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Season 1

  • S01E01 Cheat Detectives: The Loyalty Test

    • October 17, 2022

    Daisy Maskell investigates the TikTok trend of 'loyalty testers' trying to catch potential cheaters by sliding into their DMs. Pass or fail, will it make the relationship stronger or weaker?

  • S01E02 Help! My Home Is Disgusting

    • October 17, 2022

    Campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa exposes the shocking conditions in private rentals and social housing, and the toll they take on tenants' mental health, and reveals a complaints process that's not working.

  • S01E03 Inside the Shein Machine

    • October 17, 2022

    Chinese fast fashion giant Shein's success story is unrivalled, but at what cost? Iman Amrani investigates the famously secretive business, as hidden cameras go inside factories for the first time.

  • S01E04 Gay Under the Taliban

    • October 17, 2022

    Four LGBTQ+ Afghans struggle to survive under a Taliban regime so brutal it means death if they are discovered. Their powerful testimonies are brought to life with dynamic animation and actors.

  • S01E05 From Rap to Riches

    • October 25, 2022

    As Lady Leshurr, Wretch 32 and Krept enjoy entrepreneurial success away from the rap world, they share their stories of being in business and their dreams of leaving a legacy of generational wealth.

  • S01E06 Trapped in a Gang

    • October 31, 2022

    As crime in the West Midlands reaches terrifying levels, we speak to teenagers caught up in the violence and the people trying to help them get out. Featuring real-life and animated testimonies.

  • S01E07 The Secret World of Incels

    • November 14, 2022

    Filmmaker Ben Zand investigates the dark world of incels. He uncovers shockingly violent content being shared online and meets a British man who has never had a conversation with a woman in real life.

  • S01E08 The Jesse Lingard Story

    • November 17, 2022

    In the build-up to the 2022 World Cup squad announcements, England and Premier League footballer Jesse Lingard reveals how his mental health and home life have affected his on-pitch performance.

  • S01E09 Jailed Over a Group Chat

    • November 21, 2022

    Abayomi Oderinde explores the reasons why his friend Ade, a head boy who was set to study law at university, is now serving an eight-year prison sentence after posting messages in a group chat.

  • S01E10 Life After Love Island

    • December 1, 2022

    What's life like for reality TV stars after the show ends? Will Njobvu speaks to former Love Islanders who've made it big and those who haven't. With Wes Nelson, Coco Lodge, Paige Turley and more.

Season 2

  • S02E01 The Secret World of Boy Racers

    • May 23, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Untold enters a world where 170-mile per hour races take place on public motorways in the dead of night.   Filmmaker Ben Zand investigates the secretive world of the UK’s new boy racers and rides along as they reach terrifying speeds.   He meets those running social media accounts with tens of thousands of followers viewing extreme, dangerous, and even illegal driving and heads to car meets across the UK. He sees first hand how some of this new generation of car enthusiasts revel in a game of cat and mouse with police. New figures reveal the police tactic of seizing vehicles is on the rise but seems to be having little effect on the scene.

  • S02E02 My Big Boobs

    • May 30, 2023
    • Channel 4

    British boobs seem to be getting bigger, and that’s not good news for everyone. A struggling NHS and a rising demand for breast reduction has seen the number of 16-24-year-old women having the surgery privately rocket.   Podcaster and body confidence champion Jackie Adedeji, herself a big-breasted woman, meets people with big boobs from across UK. Some tell her about the pain the weight of their bust brings, the difficulty they have exercising and the horrors of being overly sexualised when they were schoolgirls, while others celebrate their bigger boobs. She follows one woman’s private surgery after being turned down by the NHS and meets another who successfully crowdfunded their P-cup breast reduction.   Jackie speaks to doctors about the reasons NHS surgery is so difficult to come by and is even left questioning her own decision to not to go under the knife.

  • S02E03 Addicted To Drip

    • June 6, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Drip has never been bigger: designer labels, bespoke jewellery pieces, and lavish living plays out wherever you look on social media. It’s a lifestyle traditionally associated with ultra-high net worth individuals, but it’s increasingly being pursued by 16–34-year-olds, often without the wealth to match the aspiration.    Presenter and comedian David Whitely, also known as Sideman, meets those who've lost tens of thousands in the pursuit of luxury. As a walking drip-free Zone, David doesn’t understand why anyone would spend more than they have on something they don’t need but reveals exclusive figures showing that almost half of younger Brits have gone into debt after purchasing a luxury item.    While drip is getting some into financial trouble, for others it’s opened doors. Like, Drew a young TikTok creator who gave up a degree in medicine to launch his own clothing label, and Chiefer Dcypha, a jeweller from Tottenham.

  • S02E04 The Cost of Being a YouTuber

    • June 12, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Dan Howell meets Dan Rhodes and Vikkstar to find out whether being a YouTuber is a viable long-term career. Exclusive data analysis shows just how hard it is to keep making successful content.

  • S02E05 OnlyFans Got Me Fired

    • June 19, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Meet OnlyFans creators who lost their jobs after their accounts were discovered. Untold investigates what their rights are, and lifts the lid on a world of shame, money and tentacles...

  • S02E06 The Secrets of UK Prisons

    • June 22, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Drugs, fights, bullying and self-harm - former prisoner David Navarro exposes the tough reality of life inside using footage filmed by inmates on mobile phones they're not supposed to have.

  • S02E07 Konan - Trapped in Trauma

    • July 3, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Rapper Konan gives intimate access to his own therapy sessions as Untold's data reveals more than 300,000 16 to 24-year-olds are struggling with PTSD, many of whom are undiagnosed.

  • S02E08 Men For Sale: The Life of a Male Escort

    • July 10, 2023
    • Channel 4

    With the number of male escorts seemingly on the rise, Ben Zand meets three men offering very different services, from the boyfriend experience to sensual massages. He also tries out for a top agency.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Obsessed with My Muscles

    • October 16, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Made in Chelsea's Miles Nazaire investigates Muscle Dysmorphia, also known as Bigorexia. He shares his own story and speaks to experts calling for increased awareness of the condition.

  • S03E02 The Truth About Spiking

    • October 23, 2023
    • Channel 4

    In a ground-breaking experiment, Daisy Maskell finds out for herself how it feels to be spiked and investigates what the authorities are doing to prevent the crime. Is there more that can be done?

  • S03E03 Who Shot Sasha Johnson?

    • October 30, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Unseen, intimate footage explores the 2021 shooting of 28-year-old activist Sasha Johnson. As she remains in recovery, her story is told by those who know her and the police who worked on her case.

  • S03E04 Exotic Pet Trade - Exposed

    • November 6, 2023
    • Channel 4

    The increased demand for exotic pets in the UK is overwhelming animal charities. Is social media to blame? Nadeem Perera investigates as Untold goes undercover to expose some of the breeders at work.

  • S03E05 The Secret World of Fight Clubs

    • November 13, 2023
    • Channel 4

    With exclusive access to two very different fight clubs, Untold uncovers what really happens in and out of the ring and what motivates organisers and fighters. What attracts people to such violence?

  • S03E06 I Don't Trust My Therapist

    • November 27, 2023
    • Channel 4

    With demand for NHS counselling increasing, Jackie Adedeji investigates an online therapy platform offering counselling services in the UK. Do the services they claim to provide match up with reality?

Season 4

  • S04E01 Love in the Limelight

    • April 24, 2024

    Former Love Islander Chloe Burrows explores what life is like for some of our most well-known reality couples living out their romances in the public eye

  • S04E02 Inside Britain's Dog Fighting Gang

    • May 1, 2024

    Ben Zand investigates the hidden world of illegal dog fighting in the UK, with exclusive access to the gangs embroiled in this murky world and the organisations seeking justice for the dogs affected

  • S04E03 Can I Own a Home in My Twenties

    • May 8, 2024

    Daisy Maskell delves into the remarkable stories of young people challenging social norms by creating property portfolios amid a housing crisis that leaves many struggling to afford rent

  • S04E04 The Rise and Rise of Taylor Swift

    • May 15, 2024

    According to Forbes, Taylor Swift has just become a billionaire. How has her incredibly loyal fanbase helped carry her to the top?

  • S04E05 Dangerous Diet Drugs - Exposed

    • May 22, 2024

    An investigation into how social media is driving a growing dangerous and deadly market for illegal diet drugs, which is going unregulated and inadequately policed

  • S04E06 Snus: Hooked on Nicotine

    • May 29, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Journalist Tir Dhondy investigates the rising popularity of nicotine pouches, aka snus. They're addictive and can be bought by children. What risks do they present to our health?

Season 5

  • S05E01 The Toxic World of Perfect Looks

    • October 16, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Reporter Ben Zand secures never-before-seen access to the world of 'looksmaxxing': when young men go to extremes to improve their appearance, a trend firmly rooted in the dogma of incels

  • S05E02 Born in the Limelight - Nepo Babies

    • October 23, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Nepo baby Phoenix Chi, daughter of Spice Girl Mel B, investigates the complex relationship between parentage, privilege, fame and fortune. Is nepotism the only secret to their success?

  • S05E03 Magaluf Undercover Predators & Parties

    • October 30, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Ellie Flynn goes undercover in Magaluf to expose the predatory underbelly of the party hotspot, after high numbers of reports of rape and sexual assault on young British holidaymakers

  • S05E04 The £12 Million Rental Scam

    • November 6, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Reporter Harleen Nottay meets tenants fleeced by online fraudsters, uncovers the sophisticated techniques scammers employ, and tests whether Facebook is doing enough to regulate fake property ads.