AM I BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?:

This acclaimed documentary not only gives Philly soul singer Billy Paul, (best known for his number one Me and Mrs Jones) long overdue recognition, but also casts an illuminating light on music and race in the 1970s. Plus, of course, it's got a terrific soundtrack.

BIG RIVER MAN:

Filmmaker John Maringouin takes a look at Martin Strel the rather eccentric Slovenian ultra marathon swimmer as he prepares the perilous task of taking on the Amazon. Overweight and downing two bottles of wine a day he's hardly the ideal candidate and this creates tension with his son, who's also his manager and the film's narrator. It really is a breathtaking journey and should not be missed.

BUSTIN' DOWN THE DOOR:

There is a crucial period in surfing history, that being the winter of 1975, when a band of youthful surfers from South Africa and Australia took themselves off to Hawaii and revolutionised the sport by creating its entire look and ethos - organising what was then merely a past-time into the global industry it has become today. The film is full of breathtaking archive footage, and the soundtrack is superb.

THE COVE:

This documentary has been winning awards right, left and centre thanks to its genre-defying mix of environmental concerns and nail-biting thriller techniques. It follows a group of conservationists as they go undercover in covert operation to film the mass slaughter of dolphins in the coastal town of Taiji in Japan. It is upsetting and powerful in equal measure without being either preachy or condescending. Definitely not to be missed.

CURTAIN UP!:

CURTAIN UP! is an innovative new theatre show brought to you by us and designed to help make theatre-going a breeze for our London-bound passengers. It showcases a selection of what's hot in the West End, featuring filmed highlights, behind the scenes footage, and interviews with cast and crew. As well as offering you an easy route to buy tickets for all the top shows.

EXTREME MALE BEAUTY:

Nowadays it's not just women who are feeling the pressure to look good. In this post-Beckham age men have to shape up, too. This series follows journalist Tim Shaw in his efforts to lose weight, tone up and beat the ladies at their own game.

ICC WORLD TWENTY20 2009 OFFICAL FILM:

Lots of sixes and plenty of wickets in this official lookback at this year's Twenty20 cricket tournament. The film takes you behind the scenes, offering analysis as well as showing some of the highlights of what was a thrilling tournament. Howzat.


IMAGINE: DAMON AND JAMIE'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE:

Alan Yentob goes behind the scenes at Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s (the duo behind Gorillaz) operatic adaptation of Wu Cheng’en’s epic novel Monkey: Journey to the West. The pair travels to China to find inspiration and a cast to bring their work to life.

JAMES MAY ON THE MOON:

The Top Gear man commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings, meeting three of the astronauts who walked on the moon, as well as experiencing G force. Then dons his own space suit to fly to the edge of space in a surprisingly moving scene that sees May lost for words.

LOVE THE BEAST:

Hollywood A-lister Eric Bana directs this surprisingly touching documentary about the history of his car, a 1974 Falcon Coupe. Along the way he seeks advice from Jay Leno and our very own Jeremy Clarkson, making it every petrol-heads dream watch.

PIERS MORGAN ON...HOLLYWOOD:

Ex-newspaper editor and talent show judge Piers Morgan gets under the skin of Tinseltown to find out how British talent is faring in La La Land. Those he meets include Sharon Osbourne and Mr Fantastic himself, Ioan Gruffudd.

PITCH TV

As part of our 25th Birthday celebrations, we have launched a new show, PitchTV. It gives the opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to you, our passengers and gaining exposure to the hundreds of business professionals who regularly fly with us. To top it all, Richard Branson will personally select his favourite pitch and the winner will receive a very special prize indeed. You never know you could be watching the next big idea right here on Virgin Atlantic.

PREMIER LEAGUE WORLD:

Full to the brim with club profiles, player interviews and match footage from what is arguably the best football league in the world.

THE PRESENT TENSE (National Film & Television School):

Directed by Morag Tinto

Three hundred teenagers from sixty different countries are enrolled at the ESOL department at West Thames College. This bright, sparse, observational film records staff and students as they struggle with the complexities of English language and culture, and the strange limbo of a labyrinthine asylum system.

THE REAL SIR ALAN:

Fiona Bruce tells the tale of Sir Alan Sugar.

The hard-nosed businessman who tells budding apprentices, 'You're fired,' and is worth a jaw-dropping £500m is the subject of this special edition of the Money Programme, presented by Fiona Bruce. It boasts unprecedented access to Sir Alan, both at work and at home, tracing his rise from beetroot salesman on an East End market to making his fortune from electronics and property.

REHAB: VICTORIA SELLERS

The series that shows celebrities battling their addictions at the established clinic Passages in Malibu, California. Those involved have a variety of destructive dependencies including painkiller addiction, bulimia and alcoholism, and must confront the underlying reasons for their problem in emotional and often heart wrenching ways. In this episode, Victoria Sellers, daughter of Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland, battles her drug addiction.

ROCKFEEDBACK:

Rockfeedback once again travel the globe in search of the most exciting music of today. They find that sometimes, it’s quite literally under their noses - The Rakes played incendiary sets at Rockfeedback club nights and J. Tillman of Fleet Foxes set up for a magical for-the-cameras-only session - while they travelled for flippin’ miles to Barcelona with Sonic Youth and to Brazil with the Kaiser Chiefs.

ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED & DESIRED:

In 1978, Roman Polanksi fled America rather than face a prison sentence after his conviction for sexual assault on a young girl. This compelling film chronicles that extraordinary period asking some serious questions of the US judicial process.


RUNNING IN HEELS:

Reality show based at style magazine Marie Claire in New York showcasing the work and life of 15 of its employees. Expect tempers, tantrums and enough style to keep even the most demanding fashionista happy darling.

THE SECRET MILLIONAIRE:

Wealthy types go undercover, visiting those in need to see where their help is most required. It's a show that never fails to tug at the heartstrings especially when they reveal their true identity.

SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT (National Film & Television School):

This emotional and uplifting documentary follows the fortunes of a group of entrants into the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. First drawing links between the competition and recent European history, Johnson then introduces us to a gaggle of hopefuls aged between 10 and 15; from the little girl who wants to impress the father who deserted her, to the Cypriot who sings to escape the school bullies.

SPRINTERS (National Film & Television School):

Directed by Sam Blair

A visually striking and meditative study of a team of athletes filmed over the 2 months leading to the start of the 2007 outdoor season. Sprinters is an intimate and arresting portrayal of the frequently brutal world of top level athletics, revealing the mental and physical barriers confronted by the runners as they pursue their dreams, and a world in which agony, ecstasy, winning and losing are a daily reality.

TOTAL RELAXATION:

Sit back and enjoy a meditative journey.

VALLEY OF THE GOATS (National Film & Television School):

The residents of the town of Lynton and Lynmouth in Exmoor National Park are at war over a breed of wild mountain goats that have lived in the nearby Valley of the Rocks for hundreds of years. Can a group dedicated to the protection of this rare breed, The Friends of the Goats, save the animals from extinction? Funny and insightful - you will never look at goats in the same way again.

WHAT TO EAT NOW AUTUMN:

Culinary explorer and chef Valentine Warner combines cooking and natural history to take us on a journey through the best seasonal autumn food ? and watch it grow in its natural environment. In this episode he discovers what game can bring to the table.

WINE:

Matthew Macfadyen narrates this fascinating look at the wine business, with this episode focusing on the world famous Berry Bros, introducing us to some of the storied firm’s many characters and anecdotes.

YELLOWSTONE:SUMMER

This superb BBC nature documentary studies a year in the life of the Yellowstone National Park, looking at ways in which wildlife adapts to survive. This episode concentrates on summer, when the snow melts and the full beauty of Yellowstone is revealed.


THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD:

'Gonzo political activists' The Yes Men (aka Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum) stage daring and thought-provoking pranks in order to shame big business. This acclaimed feature-length film of their most hilarious and audacious stunts, is as funny as it as timely.