Graham Taylor
Cutting Edge (1983)
Season 2008
The flagship documentary series show distinctive, compelling films that offer a snapshot of life in Britain today.
Released March 3, 1983
Episode 45 min
17+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.social
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S18E1 - A Boy Called Alex
Alex is a boy who suffers from a severe form of Cystic fibrosis. He is also a gifted composer and musician. While suffering from the disease he undertakes the tough challenge of conducting Bach's Magnificat at Eton.
Jan. 24, 2008, midnight
S18E2 - Scams, Fiddles and Honest Claims
A look at people who claim insurance either illegally by scamming or legally, and the companies which are responsible for paying out.
Jan. 31, 2008, midnight
S18E3 - Who Killed the Playboy Earl?
Looking at the life and downfall of the tenth Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, who went missing in 2004. A millionaire philanthropist, he gradually fell into a lifestyle that included drugs and womanizing, and ended up on the French Riviera spending his time and money in hostess bars.
Feb. 7, 2008, midnight
S18E4 - Baby Bible Bashers
Follows the stories of three young children who preach the word of the Lord.
Feb. 14, 2008, midnight
S18E5 - My Street
One street. 116 households. What goes on behind closed doors? Happy stories. Sad stories. Hopeful stories. Remarkable stories. It could be any street but this is My Street.
Feb. 21, 2008, midnight
S18E6 - The Girls Who Were Found Alive
Two ten-year-old (female) best friends find themselves being kidnapped outside of their local school by a notorious pedophile. This film tells of their ordeal, their eventual rescue and the outcome of the events that took place.
Feb. 28, 2008, midnight
S18E7 - Phone Rage
A look at the people who work in call centers and are frequently (and often unfairly) on the receiving end of the customer's anger.
March 6, 2008, midnight
S18E8 - Pramface Babies
A look at four young girls and how the they deal with their unplanned pregnancies in a Liverpool hospital ward.
March 13, 2008, midnight
S18E9 - Shannon Matthews: The Family's Story
March 20, 2008, midnight
S18E10 - Sleeping with My Sister
A look at nine months in the lives of two half-sibling couples, whose incestuous relationships began after reuniting as adults.
March 27, 2008, midnight
S18E11 - The Human Spider
A look at Alain Robert, dubbed the Human Spider, who scales some of the world's tallest buildings without the aid of ropes or safety equipment, despite suffering with epilepsy.
April 3, 2008, midnight
S18E12 - Cotton Wool Kids
Exploring the effect overprotection can have on children.
April 10, 2008, midnight
S18E13 - Sex, Lies and the Murder of Meredith Kercher
British tourist Meredith Kercher was murdered whilst in Italy. This documentary gives an insight into the events that took place up to her death.
April 17, 2008, midnight
S18E14 - Strictly Baby Fight Club
An insight into the competitive world of child Thai boxing.
April 24, 2008, midnight
S18E15 - The Artful Codgers
Britain's oddest forgers.
May 15, 2008, midnight
S18E16 - 13 Kids and Wanting More
Documentary looking at three large families who between have over thirty children but, they still intend on having more.
May 22, 2008, midnight
S18E17 - Gridlock and Road Rage
A look at UK traffic jams and how they affect the drivers involved.
May 30, 2008, midnight
S18E18 - The 9/11 Faker
The story of Alicia "Tania" Head, who lied about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, claiming she lost her husband while making a miraculous escape.
Sept. 11, 2008, midnight
S18E19 - The Ambulance: 8 Minutes to Disaster
Charting a month in the life of ambulance 212 and its crew in Reading.
Sept. 18, 2008, midnight
S18E20 - The Virgin Daughters
An look at America's purity movement. The purity movement involves girls pledging to remain a virgin until their wedding day.
Sept. 25, 2008, midnight
S18E21 - Dana: The 8 Year Old Anorexic
Dana is an 8-year-old anorexic. This film looks at her time at a clinic to treat her disorder and how it affects people around her.
Oct. 2, 2008, midnight
S18E22 - Ninety Naps a Day
A group of Narcolepsy sufferers from the UK head to America to attend a Narcolepsy conference to gain an insight into their condition.
Oct. 9, 2008, midnight
S18E23 - Bobski the Builder
Two teams of builders (one from England, the other from Poland) compete to see who can build a housing extension most efficiently.
Oct. 16, 2008, midnight
S18E24 - Mum, Heroin and Me
A moving portrait of Kate, a mother who supports and loves her 20-year-old heroin-addicted daughter, Hannah despite her addiction.
Oct. 23, 2008, midnight
S18E25 - The Prince Charles Generation
Tells the story of some of the other men born on the same day as their most illustrious contemporary.
Nov. 6, 2008, midnight
S18E26 - Rich Kid, Poor Kid
Documentary on the impact of the wealth gap in the UK on a couple of teenagers.
Nov. 13, 2008, midnight
S18E27 - Special Needs Pets
Documentary about disabilities in family pets.
Nov. 20, 2008, midnight
S18E28 - The Jacksons Are Coming
A documentary following members of the Jackson Five as they search for a new home in the Devon fishing village of Appledore.
Nov. 27, 2008, midnight
S18E29 - The Fun Police
An insight into the lives of public safety inspectors.
Dec. 4, 2008, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: March 3, 1983
Last Air Date: Oct. 26, 2017, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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