A documentary strand of programmes reflecting everyday life.
Real Life (Season 2)
The Gay Dads (Episode 1)
Air date: 2000-06-27
Overview: A look at the British gay couple who have made legal and medical history by having surrogate twins.
Buying a House in 60 Seconds (Episode 2)
Air date: 2000-07-04
Overview: This episode reveals the human drama behind auction-house lots. Why do some people make the biggest purchase of their life in the charged atmosphere of an auction room, and why others choose this method to sell?
Commando (Episode 3)
Air date: 2000-07-11
Overview: To become a Royal Marines Commando, new recruits face the toughest training course of any army in the world. We follow a new batch of trainees through the whole eight-month course at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon.
Still Looking for Love (Episode 4)
Air date: 2000-07-18
Overview: A look at the difficulties faced by over-50s who wish to find new partners.
Babies at 50 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2000-07-25
Overview: Documentary about women who are having babies late in life, and the desperate measures some are willing to take.
Living with My Lover and My Ex (Episode 6)
Air date: 2000-08-01
Overview: Insight into the lives of former partners who stay together long after starting new relationships.
A Good Night Out (Episode 7)
Air date: 2000-08-08
Overview: Tribute to the great British Friday night out, following a gaggle of girls, a couple of likely lads, a randy cab driver and two young lasses as they start the weekend on a high note in Doncaster.