In these first special programmes (2003), Louis Theroux 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 Nevada 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 Nazis.
In March 2006, Theroux signed a deal with the BBC 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 Norman Pace – Gambling in Las Vegas, Peter Tatchell – The Most Hated Family in America, Cindy Jackson – Under the Knife, Paul Taylor – Behind Bars and Terry Nutkins – African Hunting Holiday. Louis Theroux: Law & Disorder - released 14 September 2009 Law and Disorder in Philadelphia Law and Disorder in Johannesburg A Place for Paedophiles 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
List of Louis Theroux documentaries
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
When Louis Met...