2019 (2019)
Episodes: 39
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
Air Date: 2019-01-15
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
Ep.2 Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
Air Date: 2019-01-22
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
Ep.3 Morocco's Village Superwomen
Air Date: 2019-01-29
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Ep.4 Iraq's Dying Rivers
Air Date: 2019-02-05
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
Ep.5 The Algerian Revolutionary
Air Date: 2019-02-12
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
Ep.6 The Ceska Murders
Air Date: 2019-02-19
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
Ep.7 The Archbishop and the PLO
Air Date: 2019-02-26
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Ep.8 Morsi: The Final Hours
Air Date: 2019-03-19
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
Ep.9 Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
Air Date: 2019-03-26
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Ep.10 Istanbul: Songs of the City
Air Date: 2019-04-02
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
Ep.11 The French Orientalist
Air Date: 2019-04-09
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
Ep.12 Welcome to Italy
Air Date: 2019-04-16
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
Ep.13 Casablanca Fight Club
Air Date: 2019-04-23
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
Ep.14 Wedding on Hold
Air Date: 2019-04-30
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
Ep.15 Stateless in Lebanon
Air Date: 2019-05-21
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
Ep.16 Afghan United
Air Date: 2019-05-28
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
Ep.17 The Gaza Gas Deal
Air Date: 2019-06-04
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
Ep.18 The Love of Books
Air Date: 2019-06-25
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
Ep.19 Flight 990: What Really Happened?
Air Date: 2019-07-02
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
Ep.20 Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
Air Date: 2019-07-09
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
Ep.21 Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
Air Date: 2019-07-16
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
Ep.22 Bahrain: Playing with Fire
Air Date: 2019-07-27
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
Ep.23 Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
Air Date: 2019-08-06
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Ep.24 Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
Air Date: 2019-08-13
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Ep.25 Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
Air Date: 2019-09-03
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Ep.26 Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
Air Date: 2019-09-10
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Ep.27 Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
Air Date: 2019-09-17
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
Ep.28 Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
Air Date: 2019-09-24
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Ep.29 Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
Air Date: 2019-10-01
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Ep.30 Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
Air Date: 2019-10-15
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
Ep.31 Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
Air Date: 2019-10-22
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
Ep.32 Egypt's Squash Champions
Air Date: 2019-10-29
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
Ep.33 The New Women of Gaza
Air Date: 2019-11-05
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Ep.34 Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
Air Date: 2019-11-12
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
Ep.35 Suez: The Yellow Fleet
Air Date: 2019-11-19
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Ep.36 Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
Air Date: 2019-11-26
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
Ep.37 The Nile: A Woman's Journey
Air Date: 2019-12-10
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
Ep.38 Darfur: Football for Peace
Air Date: 2019-12-17
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Ep.39 Double Exile
Air Date: 2019-12-24
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.