Secrets & Scandals

Behind-the-scenes stories from the long-running sci-fi drama, revealing how the show was created and why it has stayed so popular for so long. There are tales of stunts that went dangerously wrong and the secrets of how the crew brought the on-screen monsters to life, as well as revelations about how some monsters and storylines created for the series proved to be so scary the BBC were forced to re-edit episodes. Featuring interviews with cast members Sophie Aldred, Nicola Bryant and Frazer Hines, as well as crew including the show's first director Waris Hussein.

As the BBC series celebrates its 20th year on air, this documentary recognises its many highs, its occasional lows, the costumes, the competition - and the controversies. The history of Strictly is charted amid insider secrets from the judges, professional dancers and celebrity contestant. Plus, the best and worst competitors are remembered and the pioneering ground the show has broken by championing those with disabilities and leading the way on same-sex dancing pairings recognised.

For decades, Top of the Pops was the most popular music show in the UK, but behind the image, there was often a backstage reality of drink, drugs and rock 'n' roll behaviour.