2019

Episodes • 2019

Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

48 min

Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

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Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

46 min

Who 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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Morocco's Village Superwomen

3. Morocco's Village Superwomen

46 min

Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.

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Iraq's Dying Rivers

4. Iraq's Dying Rivers

47 min

War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.

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The Algerian Revolutionary

5. The Algerian Revolutionary

48 min

Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.

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The Ceska Murders

6. The Ceska Murders

48 min

How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.

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The Archbishop and the PLO

7. The Archbishop and the PLO

48 min

The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.

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Morsi: The Final Hours

8. Morsi: The Final Hours

48 min

An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.

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Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

49 min

An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.

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Istanbul: Songs of the City

10. Istanbul: Songs of the City

46 min

Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.

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The French Orientalist

11. The French Orientalist

46 min

French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.

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Welcome to Italy

12. Welcome to Italy

47 min

Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.

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Casablanca Fight Club

13. Casablanca Fight Club

48 min

A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.

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Wedding on Hold

14. Wedding on Hold

47 min

Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.

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Stateless in Lebanon

15. Stateless in Lebanon

46 min

The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.

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Afghan United

16. Afghan United

48 min

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

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The Gaza Gas Deal

17. The Gaza Gas Deal

48 min

The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

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The Love of Books

18. The Love of Books

47 min

In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.

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Flight 990: What Really Happened?

19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?

46 min

A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.

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Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

48 min

Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.

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Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

46 min

In 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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Bahrain: Playing with Fire

22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire

49 min

Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?

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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power

23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power

48 min

Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour

24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour

47 min

Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

47 min

Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.

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Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

46 min

Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.

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Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

47 min

Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.

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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels

28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels

47 min

Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division

29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division

48 min

Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

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Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

48 min

The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.

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Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

47 min

The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.

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Egypt's Squash Champions

32. Egypt's Squash Champions

48 min

Why 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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The New Women of Gaza

33. The New Women of Gaza

49 min

The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.

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Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

47 min

The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.

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Suez: The Yellow Fleet

35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet

48 min

The 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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Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

48 min

The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.

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The Nile: A Woman's Journey

37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey

47 min

A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.

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Darfur: Football for Peace

38. Darfur: Football for Peace

47 min

A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.

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Double Exile

39. Double Exile

48 min

The 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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