Episodes
Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
January 15, 2019
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
January 22, 2019
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
Morocco's Village Superwomen
January 29, 2019
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Iraq's Dying Rivers
February 5, 2019
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
The Algerian Revolutionary
February 12, 2019
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
The Ceska Murders
February 19, 2019
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
The Archbishop and the PLO
February 26, 2019
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Morsi: The Final Hours
March 19, 2019
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
March 26, 2019
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Istanbul: Songs of the City
April 2, 2019
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
The French Orientalist
April 9, 2019
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
Welcome to Italy
April 16, 2019
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
Casablanca Fight Club
April 23, 2019
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
Wedding on Hold
April 30, 2019
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
Stateless in Lebanon
May 21, 2019
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
Afghan United
May 28, 2019
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
The Gaza Gas Deal
June 4, 2019
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
The Love of Books
June 25, 2019
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
Flight 990: What Really Happened?
July 2, 2019
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
July 9, 2019
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
July 16, 2019
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
Bahrain: Playing with Fire
July 27, 2019
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
August 6, 2019
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
August 13, 2019
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
September 3, 2019
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
September 10, 2019
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
September 17, 2019
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
September 24, 2019
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
October 1, 2019
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
October 15, 2019
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
October 22, 2019
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
Egypt's Squash Champions
October 29, 2019
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
The New Women of Gaza
November 5, 2019
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
November 12, 2019
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
Suez: The Yellow Fleet
November 19, 2019
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
November 26, 2019
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
The Nile: A Woman's Journey
December 10, 2019
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
Darfur: Football for Peace
December 17, 2019
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Double Exile
December 24, 2019
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
