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January 15, 2019

2019

01. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

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

48min
January 15, 2019

02. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?

46min
January 22, 2019

03. Morocco's Village Superwomen

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

46min
January 29, 2019

04. Iraq's Dying Rivers

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

47min
February 5, 2019

05. The Algerian Revolutionary

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

48min
February 12, 2019

06. The Ceska Murders

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

48min
February 19, 2019

07. The Archbishop and the PLO

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

48min
February 26, 2019

08. Morsi: The Final Hours

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

48min
March 19, 2019

09. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

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

49min
March 26, 2019

10. Istanbul: Songs of the City

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

46min
April 2, 2019

11. The French Orientalist

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

46min
April 9, 2019

12. Welcome to Italy

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

47min
April 16, 2019

13. Casablanca Fight Club

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

48min
April 23, 2019

14. Wedding on Hold

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

47min
April 30, 2019

15. Stateless in Lebanon

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

46min
May 21, 2019

16. Afghan United

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

48min
May 28, 2019

17. The Gaza Gas Deal

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

48min
June 4, 2019

18. The Love of Books

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

47min
June 25, 2019

19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?

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

46min
July 2, 2019

20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

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

48min
July 9, 2019

21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.

46min
July 16, 2019

22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire

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

49min
July 27, 2019

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

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

48min
August 6, 2019

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

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

47min
August 13, 2019

25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

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

47min
September 3, 2019

26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

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

46min
September 10, 2019

27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

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

47min
September 17, 2019

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

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

47min
September 24, 2019

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

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

48min
October 1, 2019

30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

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

48min
October 15, 2019

31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

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

47min
October 22, 2019

32. Egypt's Squash Champions

Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.

48min
October 29, 2019

33. The New Women of Gaza

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

49min
November 5, 2019

34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

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

47min
November 12, 2019

35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet

The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.

48min
November 19, 2019

36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

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

48min
November 26, 2019

37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey

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

47min
December 10, 2019

38. Darfur: Football for Peace

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

47min
December 17, 2019

39. Double Exile

The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.

48min
December 24, 2019