First Impressions
Our First Impressions strand gives you a sneak peek at major upcoming docuseries from the world of TV and streamers. This is your chance to see the first episodes of hard-hitting true crime investigations and other world-class TV journalism before anyone else.
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The Alien Autopsy Scandal
The Alien Autopsy Scandal unravels how two friends sparked a worldwide media frenzy by unearthing jaw-dropping film purporting to show an extra-terrestrial being.
  • John Dower
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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Buried
Investigative journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor team up with Michael Sheen to trace 'forever chemicals' buried in Welsh land, and possibly in our food. Join the team and contributors for a conversation about this series. 
  • Mags Gavan
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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A House Through Time
David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls. This special screening will be followed by an extended conversation with David Olusoga and researcher Leah Monteiro. 
  • Jonathan Rowlands, Kathryn Feavers
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson got rich by reading the markets better than anyone. Now he's using that same sharp eye to take the whole system apart.
  • Trevor Docksey
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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Katie Price
A raw, propulsive and surprising reappraisal of one of Britain’s most enduring celebrity figures: Katie Price. Join director Paddy Wivell and the team from Mindhouse for an exclusive conversation about the making of this remarkable series.
  • Paddy Wivell
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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The Lie That Exposed The Truth
When Ellie Williams' grooming allegations went viral, they triggered national outrage and tore the town of Barrow apart. But was there a truth beneath the lies? 
  • Ceri Isfryn , Katie Hindley
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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The Man Will Burn
Drawing on extraordinary archive footage and unforgettable first-hand stories, a series tracing the origins and wild evolution of the iconic Burning Man festival.
  • Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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The Story of Documentary Film: 1960s
Mark Cousins continues his sweeping history of documentary with the 1960s, a decade of political awakening, portable cameras and filmmakers turning dissent into an art form.
  • Mark Cousins
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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The Story of Documentary Film: 1970s
Mark Cousins continues his sweeping history of documentary with the 1970s, a decade of environmental reckoning, feminist uprising and filmmakers speaking truth to power.
  • Mark Cousins
  • 2026
  • Film Programme
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