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In 1960s Australia, homosexuality was illegal and the police were brutal. Women were third-class citizens. Yet Dawn O' Donnell, a convent girl turned ice skater built herself an empire of drag clubs, sex shops, and steam rooms. Rumours swirled around her of murder and secret brothels, but was she a controversial gay icon or simply a criminal who cashed in during years of homophobic legislation?

Imagine if you could change the quality of the air we breathe, in just one day. Air pollution in the United Kingdom has been declared a public health emergency by a cross-party group of MPs, and Dr Xand van Tulleken is seeing what can be done about it. Enlisting the help of enthusiasts and sceptics from the Kings Heath community in Birmingham, Xand stages the first ever large-scale experiment of its kind, using people power to try and bring about a quantifiable improvement in air quality for a single day.

Michael Mosley tests how hard you really need to exercise to improve your health. Alain Gregoire cures his lifelong phobia of heights in just two hours using virtual reality. Meanwhile, Zoe Williams investigates a hidden illness that can cause stillbirth, and Giles Yeo tests the extraordinary claim that eating less can boost your memory, and whether hot drinks or cold are best to cool you down.

When a new, deadly virus spreads across North America at an alarming rate, one man is singled out for bringing the disease to the country.

Your skinny best friend seems to eat twice as much as you but you're still overweight. Why? For decades, experts thought they had the answer - too many calories and not enough exercise. But the latest scientific research is turning those assumptions on their head. Differences in our individual biology - our genetics, hormones, or psychology - all play a crucial role. Now, five volunteers are going on diets tailored to their bodies and brains. They're just like you - normal people who spend their lives going up and down in weight. Combining rock-solid science with engaging personal stories, this experiment will revolutionise how we think about diet. Think long-term weight loss is impossible? Think again.

What's it like to be young, and find out you've got cancer? This film, narrated by actor and comedian Jack Whitehall, tells 11 inspirational stories, revealing how a range of young people have dealt with their cancer diagnosis and the treatment process. We hear, primarily in their own words, about their fears, their hopes, and their experiences.

This program takes a cold hard look at what's really going on with the food we eat. In the on-site lab, new scientific discoveries reveal the food facts the supermarkets aren't telling you.

Deep beneath the complex world of organ and tissue transplantation are the heart-wrenching stories of real people awaiting lifesaving organs in Australia. Why must they wait so long? Are changes in policy required - or shifts in perception? Is it as simple as signing up and having the conversation with loved ones? And why do we avoid the topic of death?

This program is a celebration of the history-making first AFL Women's season, from its breathtaking opening night through to its dramatic conclusion - as told by football's new wave of pioneers.

One minute cannabis is the drug that's going to save the world. The next it's branded as a leading cause of mental health issues. So what's the truth behind the headlines?

Find out how babies step out into the world to become independent human beings. Discover how new experiences and increasing interaction begin to shape our development.

Discover when babies develop the emotional bonds that will shape them forever, the truth about a newborn cry, and how babies develop empathy much earlier than we thought.

Discover how our early experiences shape our personalities and biases, and how our modern touchscreen obsession affects a baby's physical development.

The cult hit follows Jacques and Enzo - a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. In adulthood, however, their rivalry spurs them both on to deeper and deadlier dives.

Mark has never had a girlfriend, but he wants love more than anything. Olivia feels her autism has held her back but is determined not to let it define her. Maddi dates a new man who impresses her with his musical talent.

It's Valentine's Day and Maddi steps out on her first ever date; Kelvin works with a relationship specialist and puts his dating skills to the test; Michael is overwhelmed when he meets the woman of his dreams.

Follow young adults on the autism spectrum exploring love, dating and relationships. Michael wants to find a wife; Chloe hopes to find someone that sees beyond her disabilities; Ruth and Thomas celebrate an anniversary.

Follow young adults on the autism spectrum exploring love, dating and relationships. Michael wants to find a wife; Chloe hopes to find someone that sees beyond her disabilities; Ruth and Thomas celebrate an anniversary.