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In these first special programmes (2003),
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returned to American themes, working at feature-length, this time with a more serious tone than in his earlier '' Weird Weekends'' work. For example, '' Louis and the Brothel'' takes a sympathetic look at the sex workers working at a legal brothel in
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whereas '' Under the Knife'' takes a more critical look at the world of plastic surgery. Other programmes cover a wide variety of topics including law and disorder and
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. In March 2006, Theroux signed a deal with the
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to produce ten films over the course of three years. In February 2009, a new contract came into force which guaranteed him another ten hour-long documentaries with the BBC.


Episodes


DVD releases

* ''Louis Theroux: The Strange & The Dangerous'' - released 19 January 2009 ** '' Gambling in Las Vegas'' ** '' The Most Hated Family in America'' ** '' Under the Knife'' ** '' Behind Bars'' ** '' African Hunting Holiday'' ** ''Special Feature: The Weird World of Louis Theroux'' ** Features 'In-Vision' commentaries with contributions from
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– '' Gambling in Las Vegas'',
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– '' The Most Hated Family in America'',
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– '' Under the Knife'', Paul Taylor – '' Behind Bars'' and
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– '' African Hunting Holiday''. * ''Louis Theroux: Law & Disorder'' - released 14 September 2009 ** '' Law and Disorder in Philadelphia'' ** '' Law and Disorder in Johannesburg'' ** ''
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'' ** '' The City Addicted to Crystal Meth'' * ''Louis Theroux: The Odd, the Bad and the Godly'' - released 15 August 2011 ** '' America's Medicated Kids'' ** '' Law and Disorder in Lagos'' ** '' The Ultra Zionists'' ** '' Return to the Most Hated Family'' ** '' Miami Mega Jail Part 1'' ** '' Miami Mega Jail Part 2''


References


See also

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List of Louis Theroux documentaries British television presenter Louis Theroux has presented a number of documentaries since 1998. His work includes studies of unusual and taboo subcultures, crime and the justice system, and celebrities. He also acted as a correspondent for the TV ...
* Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends * When Louis Met... {{Louis Theroux 2003 British television series debuts 2010s British television series 2020s British television series BBC television documentaries English-language television shows Louis Theroux