2019
Episodes • 2019

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
48 minPalestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
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2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
46 minWho are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
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3. Morocco's Village Superwomen
46 minEmotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
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4. Iraq's Dying Rivers
47 minWar and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
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5. The Algerian Revolutionary
48 minLarbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
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6. The Ceska Murders
48 minHow Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
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7. The Archbishop and the PLO
48 minThe story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
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8. Morsi: The Final Hours
48 minAn investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
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9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
49 minAn investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
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10. Istanbul: Songs of the City
46 minExploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
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11. The French Orientalist
46 minFrench artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
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12. Welcome to Italy
47 minThree young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
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13. Casablanca Fight Club
48 minA parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
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14. Wedding on Hold
47 minPalestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
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15. Stateless in Lebanon
46 minThe story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
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16. Afghan United
48 minYoung Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
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17. The Gaza Gas Deal
48 minThe untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
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18. The Love of Books
47 minIn the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
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19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?
46 minA re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
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20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
48 minTraditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
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21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
46 minIn India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
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22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire
49 minDid the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
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23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
48 minCommencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
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24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
47 minConcluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
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25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
47 minMeet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
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26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
46 minMeet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
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27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
47 minMeet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
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28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
47 minCommencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
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29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
48 minConcluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
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30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
48 minThe story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
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31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
47 minThe Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
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32. Egypt's Squash Champions
48 minWhy many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
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33. The New Women of Gaza
49 minThe inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
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34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
47 minThe Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
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35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet
48 minThe story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
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36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
48 minThe Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
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37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey
47 minA young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
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38. Darfur: Football for Peace
47 minA group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
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39. Double Exile
48 minThe story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
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