Episodes
The Paralympian and the Bone Maker
January 14, 2020
The Moroccan Paralympic marathon medallist and the pioneering Jordanian designer of 3D bone implants.
The Shame of My Name
January 21, 2020
Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations.
Yemen: The Last Lunch
January 28, 2020
Events leading up to the 1977 murder of Ibrahim al-Hamdi, president of North Yemen, and its effects on a divided nation.
Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey
February 4, 2020
Backstage with Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen, who combines Arabic sounds with Western classical and jazz.
Libya: A Rally for Hope
February 18, 2020
Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos.
Egypt's Fadel Island
February 25, 2020
Inside a forgotten village in Egypt's Nile Delta, housing descendants of Palestinians who fled from their homes in 1948.
A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion
March 3, 2020
The stories of four refugees from Africa and the Middle East who have found creative success.
Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction
March 17, 2020
At a rehabilitation centre in Egypt, men with drug and alcohol addictions embark on a road to recovery.
In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero
March 31, 2020
The personal search for the truth about legendary Tunisian resistance leader Lazhar Chraiti, conducted by his son.
A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists
April 7, 2020
Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese activists in Spain.
Assassination in Tunis
April 14, 2020
Investigating the 1988 killing of key Palestinian figure Khalil al-Wazir, or Abu Jihad, by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.
Four Ramadan Songs
April 28, 2020
Musicians and singers tell stories of the Arab world's best-loved songs and chants for the holy month.
Two Weddings, Somali Style
May 5, 2020
Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances – the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.
Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance
May 19, 2020
In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation.
Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro
May 26, 2020
The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.
Morocco's Bollywood Dream
June 9, 2020
Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.
Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?
June 16, 2020
Saudi female activists ask why arrests, detention and alleged torture continue, despite apparent reforms.
Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President
June 23, 2020
He inspired a nation, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.
The Doormen of Egypt
July 28, 2020
The stories of the men who have guarded doorways of Egypt's city buildings for decades, but whose roles are changing.
BR Shetty and the Missing Millions
August 4, 2020
Billions made, billions lost – the rise and fall of Indian healthcare tycoon BR Shetty and his UAE business empire.
Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88
August 25, 2020
The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.
The Database
September 1, 2020
We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.
A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam
September 8, 2020
Refugee journeys to Europe can end badly but these arrivals have built successful lives in Italy and the Netherlands.
South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid
September 15, 2020
The life and death of anti-apartheid hero Imam Abdullah Haron, who was tortured and died in police custody in 1969.
A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors
September 25, 2020
An Algerian actor, a Honduran journalist, a Liberian writer, a Cameroonian performer: four remarkable journeys to Spain.
A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf
October 6, 2020
In the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.
Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine
October 13, 2020
The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.
Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East
October 27, 2020
A look at shifting regional politics, and how Hamas is circumventing blockade of Gaza to develop military capability.
Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy
November 3, 2020
The story of the mysterious death of the Egyptian businessman, politician and spy Ashraf Marwan.
Savouring the Past
November 10, 2020
We explore the hidden history of four popular dishes: Andalusian paella, the Levant's fattoush, Jordan's Mansaf, and Tunisian Zgougou Assidat.
Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist
November 17, 2020
The life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.
Songs for the Love of Palestine
December 8, 2020
Stories of four songs that reflect the Palestinian diaspora's heritage and desire to return to a homeland left in 1948.
The Other Face of Europe
December 15, 2020
Young Arabs living in Europe often feel marginalised in their societies, leaving some vulnerable to radicalisation.
