Inside Story - Season 17 / Year 1998
Season 17 / Year 1998
Episodes
House Traders
People love to hate estate agents but they also need to use them. Inside Story examines the strange love-hate relationship between the agents, their clients and the buyers.
Searching For Amy
In 1974 Amy Billig was abducted by a biker gang passing through her small Florida community.
Today Amy would be 40. Her mother is convinced she is still alive and has spent the intervening years searching for her. Inside Story joins the relentless search and reveals a dramatic ending.
Schoolgirl Mums
Britain has the highest number of underage mothers in Europe. Tonight, Inside Story takes a look at the different experiences of three young women who all became pregnant before they were 16.
Forbidden Love
Documentary telling the stories of three Asian women in mixed-race relationships who faced violence, intimidation and isolation after rejecting a traditional arranged marriage.
Dazzled
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of supermodels, following a group of teenage hopefuls during New York Fashion Week.
Decent Scum
A film exploring the troubled world of the young homeless through the eyes of Tommy and Crystal, a couple living on the streets of London. As Tommy tries to help Crystal kick her drug habit, they start to dream of getting off the streets for ever.
Tongue-Tied
In March 1997 The Times newspaper columnist and broadcaster John Diamond was diagnosed with throat cancer. Inside Story follows Diamond through the year that has changed both him and his life forever.
Confessions of a Car Salesman
Tonight, a look at the sales methods used in car showrooms.
Boy Crazy
The documentary series tells the story of an American teacher whose affair with a 13-year-old pupil has resulted in her imprisonment on two occasions and the birth of two children.
Drug Raped
The sleeping pill Rohypnol has become known as the date-rape drugin Britain and the USA.
Tonight reveals the effect the drug has on people's behaviour and interviews women who are trying to seek justice after being drugged and then raped.
Test Tube Dads
Since the Second World War, two million babies have been born worldwide as a result of donor insemination. This programme meets some of the children who are now struggling to come to terms with thei r identities, and donors who explain their feelings about their offspring.
Justin Fashanu - Fallen Hero
Britain's first million pound black footballer, Justin Fashanu , seemingly had everything-looks, talent and money. But last May his body was found in a lock-up garage in London's East End. He had, apparently, hanged himself. By talking to those who knew him best, including exclusive interviews with his brother John and other family members, Inside Story seeks to uncover the real Justin Fashanu
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Shark Tank
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Enter the Sharks of Shark Tank, who lifted themselves up by their bootstraps to make their own entrepreneurial dreams come true and turned their ideas into empires. The five Sharks of this ruthless panel are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, "infomercial" industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John and financial expert Kevin O'Leary.
Kids Baking Championship
Hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Valerie Bertinelli lead eight talented kid bakers through tasty challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative young baker on Kids Baking Championship. In each challenge, the kid contestants (ranging in age from 10 to 13) will be tested on their baking skills and originality, as they whip up delectable desserts including creative cakes, mouthwatering cookies and pastries making it seem as easy as pie. At stake, a sweet prize package that includes a complete set of Food Network bakeware products, a profile in Food Network Magazine, an original cake featured at Charm City Cakes and a $10,000 grand prize. Only one will take the cake to become the Kids Baking Champion!