A year ago, 24-year-old Mateasa Grant was homeless, and couldn't get any help. Now with a job and home, she investigates why people like her often struggle to get support. Show more
Richard Hill is one of three million young adults in the UK still living with their parents. He meets others who’ve gone to extreme lengths to find somewhere affordable to live. Show more
Newsbeat Documentaries
From Russia Without Love?
25 minutes
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Things are heated with Russia at the moment, but what do young Russians think of the UK? Newsbeat reporter Will Chalk finds out. Are we enemies? If so, how do we make friends? Show more
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Legalising Weed: Canada's Story
20 minutes
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Canada's legalised it, so three MPs go on a weed trip to see if Britain could do the same. It was the first major Western country to go fully legal - but has it worked?
Fashion influencer Arooj Aftab's style is baggy fashion. She's thriving in an industry where looks are key – but there's something she's hiding under her clothes. Show more
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Lockdown: The First Six Months
30 minutes
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As the UK is said to be back on a Covid knife edge, it is time to remember full lockdown. Newsbeat has followed young people from the minute life changed completely back in March.
Newsbeat Documentaries
Joe Biden: The Divided States of America
30 minutes
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BBC Newsbeat goes on a road trip to meet young Americans from all sides to see what they think needs to be done to build bridges in their country. Show more
Considered to be the opposite of anorexia, BBC Newsbeat takes a fascinating look at muscle dysmorphia - a condition where people believe they are less muscular than they are. Show more
Newsbeat Documentaries
Battling to be Bi
30 minutes
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Is society truly accepting of bisexuality? To find out, Newsbeat follows the campaign for a Bi Pride and meets people who say they've suffered because of who they're attracted to. Show more
Newsbeat Documentaries
We Are Generation Z
20 minutes
Does the world have Generation Z wrong? Exploring the misconceptions of 16 to 22-year-olds and asking, how they see their future. Looking at wages, homes, debt and more. Show more
A student joins a church accused of "racism" and "hate" - and there she meets a killer. Her family say she was seduced by a "cult" which failed to protect her. Show more
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Migraines: More Than A Headache
26 minutes
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Just how bad can a migraine get and how close are we to a cure? Newsbeat reporter Shiona McCallum meets some of the thousands of sufferers and the scientists trying to help them. Show more
Newsbeat Documentaries
Bride Price
30 minutes
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Are "Bride Price" weddings celebrating African identity - or scams which demean women? British grooms whose families originate from Africa are paying money for their bride. Show more
We follow Harlequins as they try and win the league during a season of rugby scandal. Newsbeat follows the highs and lows of the sport as England make the Rugby World Cup final. Show more
What will it take for heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte to get a shot at a world title? It's proving difficult to get a bout against a world champion - some see it as a "stitch-up". Show more
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DIY Generation - Young Hustlers
30 minutes
Jamz Supernova meets six young entrepreneurs who want to do things their way. They are determined to turn their passions into successful businesses but have they got the hustle? Show more
What's it like being in a rock band, and dealing with the symptoms of Crohn's Disease? Follow Black Foxxes frontman Mark Holley as he pushes himself further than ever. Show more
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Steroid Nation
15 minutes
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Investigating claims steroid use in gyms is on the rise. We hear from a user and a dealer as health experts say anabolic steroids are being used by more people than ever before. Show more
Meet the teenagers who chose dead bodies as a career - the world of young undertakers. Luke, Ellie and Ben reveal to Newsbeat what it's like working with the dead. Show more
Inside the world of online vlogging couples - how do they stay in love amidst the pressure to make money while sharing everything? And what happens when it all goes wrong? Show more