2019

Season 9 · 2019 · 39 episodes

Episodes

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