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- Laurie Pike presents and reports on various places across America. Providing additional reports is Bill Judkins, while interspersed throughout are clips from American Public Access Channels.
- An innovative late night show presented by Laurie Pike, where viewers were able to call in live and speak to one of five public figures. The phone booths included categories such as political/spiritual/moral dilemma.
- Laurie Pike presents clips from Manhattan's three Public Access Channels, which are completely uncensored. Also featured are investigations into the seamier side of New York, mostly conducted by co-presenter Bill Judkins.
- In what would become an ongoing series, Channel 4 launched an alternative to the BBC's Christmas Day speech by the Queen. This first edition was presented by Quentin Crisp, having just played an "alternative queen" in the film Orlando.
- Dr. Paul Dawson was Diana Spencer's psychotherapist from January 1996 to August 1997. He drew on verbatim psychotherapy transcripts to reveal a surprising, fresh look at the most glamorous and famous woman in the world.
- In the run up to Christmas, New Yorkers indulge in an annual shopping frenzy.
- Christopher Hitchens visits LA's wackier religious groups including the Church of the Atomic Bomb as he uncovers LA's very unique take on religion.
- Writers Frederic Tuten and Jerome Charyn visit the Bronx to recall the world of their childhood.
- Laurie's reports include a look at Funtone and the Coca-Cola Museum, while Bill Judkins visits the town that was bought by Kim Basinger. Among the featured Public Access Channel clips are Deacon Lunch Box and Duffy Odum.
- Laurie introduces viewers to her home town, where she drops in on Mandy - her self-confessed "contest pig" sister. There's also a feature on a local singer who Laurie confesses once beat her in a talent contest: Earthaquake.
- Laurie Pike presents the first show in a series that showcases Public Access Television from all over America. Laurie also has her own reports, including a look at a JFK bus tour, and Bill Judkins contributes a look at TV evangelism.
- The final episode of the series, which had a delayed broadcast due to real-life turmoil in LA. Featured reports include Celebrity Hounds, Julia Phillips and celebrity stalkers. Among the PAC clips is the Flowbee hair cutter.
- Bill Judkins presents a report on Wiccan culture, while Laurie looks at mortuary students, casino reservations and whether the birthplace of the shopping mall marks the end of civilisation. Featured channels include Dr. Sphincter.
- With Seattle the destination, Laurie naturally looks at the future of grunge, but there's also darker stories, like sex workers in a post-AIDS era. Bill Judkins has a report on alternative comics, while featured PACs include Trekker Talk.
- In this first edition, Laurie Pike visits a funeral home, Bill Judkins interviews writer Brett Easton Ellis, and guest presenter Albert Crudo investigates "Voyeur Vision". Plus there's cable clips, including a birthday for Filthy the Dog.
- Laurie investigates discarded chewing gum in the Statue of Liberty, guest interviewer RuPaul talks to transvestite night workers, and Bill looks at unpopular people being tried. Plus interviews with Reverend Al Sharpton and Quentin Crisp.
- Laurie investigates plastic surgery and Madonna's biggest fan, while Bill interviews underground homeless people and the former Mayor who brought in Heimlich guidance to restaurants. Plus, more cable clips including Margarita Pracatan.
- Laurie explores prison rap, decoy cops and the hotel industry, and interviews Crystal Waters. There's also an exploration of pet freezing with Bill, and more clips, including prank calls to the "Cable Doctor" and a song for Filthy the Dog.
- Germaine Greer launches an attack on the cult of youth. She argues that the obsession with youth has led to a morbid fear of aging at a time when old people outnumber the young.
- Trial of the book and the acquittal of Penguin Books ushered in the freedom of the Sixties. With dramatic reconstructions this programme recreates the atmosphere of the time and tells the story of Lawrence's lifelong battle with the censors.