Al Jazeera World
Al Jazeera World

Al Jazeera World (2011)

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A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.

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201112 episodes
I Knew bin Laden (1)

1. I Knew bin Laden (1)

46 min

An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.

I Knew bin Laden (2)

2. I Knew bin Laden (2)

45 min

An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.

Staying Human

3. Staying Human

48 min

Made before his death, this film follows human rights activist Vittorio Arrigoni as he tries to help the people of Gaza.

The 9/11 Decade (1): The Intelligence War

4. The 9/11 Decade (1): The Intelligence War

48 min

How the CIA fought al-Qaeda in the shadows, focusing on the monitoring of its communications, the group's escape from Tora Bora and the problems this raised.

The 9/11 Decade (2): The Image War

5. The 9/11 Decade (2): The Image War

48 min

The US and al-Qaeda have competed furiously to win 'hearts and minds' with elaborate media strategies. Spin, threats, lies, censorship, the killing of journalists; how far has each side been prepared to go to win the propaganda war?

The 9/11 Decade (3): The Clash of Civilizations?

6. The 9/11 Decade (3): The Clash of Civilizations?

48 min

In 1998, Osama bin Laden and Ayman Zawahiri declared war on the US, outlining a philosophy of the clash of civilizations which legitimised attacks on the West - both soldiers and civilians. In the US, a group of politicians who became known as the Neocons believed they too had a moral duty to change the world. Both groups found their opportunity in the attacks of 9/11 and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Images of Revolution

7. Images of Revolution

42 min

The stories behind the iconic images of the Arab uprisings as told by those who filmed them.

English 'Til I Die

8. English 'Til I Die

48 min

Al Jazeera investigates the rise of the English Defence League.

A Road to Mecca

9. A Road to Mecca

More than 80 years ago, one man crossed the frontline between the Muslim world and the West – as recounted in this 2008 feature documentary by Austrian filmmaker Georg Misch, A Road to Mecca: The Journey of Muhammad Asad.

Gaza Lives On

10. Gaza Lives On

48 min

The Israeli blockade may have taken a heavy toll on Gazans, but this film reveals life and hope among the devastation.

Palestina Amore

11. Palestina Amore

48 min

Some Italians have made it their mission to mobilise support on behalf of the Palestinian cause.

Casting Inshallah

12. Casting Inshallah

An insight into life in a Moroccan town where many locals make a living as film extras for major Hollywood productions.

201224 episodes
Balochistan: Pakistan's Other War

1. Balochistan: Pakistan's Other War

48 min

Baloch politicians and leaders share their vision of self-determination and freedom from Pakistani rule.

Fighting in the Fifth Dimension

2. Fighting in the Fifth Dimension

47 min

Innovations in technology are changing the tactics of modern-day conflict, turning the cyberworld into a new frontline.

Egypt: The Other Homeland

3. Egypt: The Other Homeland

48 min

Revealing a bygone era, we tell the story of Egypt's once-thriving Greek community.

The Oracles of Pennsylvania Avenue (1)

4. The Oracles of Pennsylvania Avenue (1)

48 min

A two-part series looking at three individuals and their 25-year, 24/7 peace vigil in front of the White House.

The Oracles of Pennsylvania Avenue (2)

5. The Oracles of Pennsylvania Avenue (2)

47 min

A two-part series looking at three individuals and their 25-year, 24/7 peace vigil in front of the White House.

Shout from the Suburbs

6. Shout from the Suburbs

47 min

As France prepares for a presidential election, racism remains a topic of heated debate.

Armenia: Common Pain

7. Armenia: Common Pain

48 min

An examination of the deep wound that remains at the heart of Turkish-Armenian relations.

The Brotherhood and Mubarak

8. The Brotherhood and Mubarak

48 min

The story of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and its emergence into the political arena after decades of suppression.

Songs of War

9. Songs of War

48 min

A Sesame Street composer learns how his music has been used to torture detainees at Guantanamo Bay.

Girls FC

10. Girls FC

48 min

Palestinian girls face challenges on and off the pitch as they pursue their passion for football.

Srebrenica: Women Who Refuse to Die

11. Srebrenica: Women Who Refuse to Die

46 min

More than two decades after the Srebrenica massacre, four Bosnian women look to the future despite the pain of the past.

The Imam and the Colonel

12. The Imam and the Colonel

49 min

Could the end of Muammar Gaddafi's rule help solve the mystery surrounding the fate of a missing Lebanese imam?

Hard Crossings

13. Hard Crossings

49 min

Palestinians navigate the Israeli checkpoints that have become a frustrating feature of daily life.

Beyond the Walls

14. Beyond the Walls

47 min

Arabs released from Israeli jails attempt to adapt to their new lives on the outside.

Beirut Buenos Aires Beirut

15. Beirut Buenos Aires Beirut

49 min

An Argentinian woman goes in search of her Lebanese heritage and ends up uniting two families from two different worlds.

Last Shepherds of the Valley

16. Last Shepherds of the Valley

48 min

Palestinian Bedouins in the Israeli-occupied Jordan Valley struggle to cling on to an age-old way of life.

Fear, Anger and Politics (1)

17. Fear, Anger and Politics (1)

47 min

Stories of American Muslims caught up in the crackdown that followed the 9/11 attacks.

Fear, Anger and Politics (2)

18. Fear, Anger and Politics (2)

47 min

Stories of American Muslims caught up in the crackdown that followed the 9/11 attacks.

Cyprus: Island of Forbidden Love

19. Cyprus: Island of Forbidden Love

48 min

When love crosses the religious divide Cyprus becomes a favoured destination for Lebanese couples seeking a civil union.

Fall Out in the Mediterranean

20. Fall Out in the Mediterranean

44 min

Turkey and Israel were once good friends but ties have slowly soured, creating new geopolitical tensions in the region.

The Smell of Gunpowder

21. The Smell of Gunpowder

For many Turkish soldiers returning from the conflict in the southeast, the past is disturbingly ever present.

The Passion and the Penalty

22. The Passion and the Penalty

46 min

Football takes supporters to great heights, but a crisis in Turkey is threatening to drag the game into disrepute.

The Choke Points of Power

23. The Choke Points of Power

11 min

After centuries of naval domination, the West faces geopolitical changes centred on shipping lanes vital to world trade.

Revolution United

24. Revolution United

The story of a Japanese guerrilla group that embraced the Palestinian cause during the 1970s.

201324 episodes
Kill Him Silently (1)

1. Kill Him Silently (1)

48 min

The story behind Mossad's bungled bid to assassinate Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal.

Kill Him Silently (2)

2. Kill Him Silently (2)

48 min

Events following the failed assassination attempt, including behind-the-scenes discussions during the diplomatic struggle involving Jordan, Israel and the US.

In Sony's World

3. In Sony's World

48 min

When a domestic worker travels home to Nepal, her employer accompanies her and gains an insight into a different world.

Targeting Journalism

4. Targeting Journalism

48 min

Across the world, journalism is a profession under assault – and nowhere is this more true than in the Middle East.

Greenpeace: From Hippies to Lobbyists

5. Greenpeace: From Hippies to Lobbyists

48 min

It has offices in 40 countries, nearly three million members and a $150m budget, but where did it all begin?

The Golden Boys

6. The Golden Boys

45 min

How Bosnia and Herzegovina's sitting volleyball team overcame war injuries to win gold at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Lebanon: Sibling of Syria

7. Lebanon: Sibling of Syria

48 min

With war in Syria threatening to spill over into Lebanon, we examine the two countries' shared history.

Walls That Speak

8. Walls That Speak

48 min

The graffiti on the walls of Beirut offers an intriguing insight into both the city and the psyche of its people.

Baghdad… Stockholm

9. Baghdad… Stockholm

48 min

Sweden welcomed Iraq war refugees but a growing backlash against immigration is testing the future of multiculturalism.

Syria: The Reckoning (1)

10. Syria: The Reckoning (1)

48 min

The history of modern Syria provides deeper context to the current civil war and charts the rise of the Baath party and the emergence of the Assad political dynasty.

Syria: The Reckoning (2)

11. Syria: The Reckoning (2)

48 min

The history of modern Syria provides deeper context to the current civil war and charts the rise of the Baath party and the emergence of the Assad political dynasty.

Sarajevo My Love

12. Sarajevo My Love

45 min

The story of Jovan Divjak, an ethnic Serb who defended Sarajevo against Serb forces during the Bosnian war.

2014: Winter of Discontent

13. 2014: Winter of Discontent

45 min

Circassians are protesting the holding of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games 150 years after being expelled from their land.

Flight 1103

14. Flight 1103

47 min

Is there a connection between Libya's worst-ever aviation disaster and the Lockerbie bombing?

Israel: The Pain Inside

15. Israel: The Pain Inside

48 min

After military service many young Israelis travel abroad to distance themselves from distressing experiences.

Against the Wall

16. Against the Wall

48 min

We meet the activists using non-violent resistance to oppose the construction of Israel's separation wall.

The Price of Oslo (1)

17. The Price of Oslo (1)

47 min

The secret road to the Oslo Accords and why, 30 years on, peace remains elusive.

The Price of Oslo (2)

18. The Price of Oslo (2)

48 min

The secret road to the Oslo Accords and why, 30 years on, peace remains elusive.

The Road to Tawergha

19. The Road to Tawergha

48 min

As Libya emerges from the shadows of dictatorship, it must decide whether to embrace retribution or reconciliation.

People of the Lake

20. People of the Lake

46 min

The drying up of the Aral Sea was an environmental and human tragedy, but can Kazakhstan undo this man-made disaster?

Pencils and Bullets

21. Pencils and Bullets

44 min

Having the chance to attend school, two Turkmen girls in Afghanistan reveal their hopes and fears for the future.

Inside Shin Bet

22. Inside Shin Bet

48 min

An investigation into the methods used by Israel's controversial internal security service.

Forbidden Pilgrimage

23. Forbidden Pilgrimage

47 min

Palestinian Christians speak out about the obstacles facing pilgrims to sites associated with the life of Jesus.

Episode 99

99. Episode 99

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201435 episodes
40 Years of Solitude

1. 40 Years of Solitude

45 min

What will become of families stranded in Vietnam since their Moroccan fathers defected from the French army in 1953?

Escape in Istanbul

2. Escape in Istanbul

45 min

Exclusive gated communities are springing up across Istanbul, but how are they shaping the social fabric of the city?

The Power and the Pain

3. The Power and the Pain

45 min

We trace the reasons for the split between north and South Sudan and its impact on the lives of ordinary South Sudanese.

A Passage to Nowhere

4. A Passage to Nowhere

45 min

A story of migrants in Lebanon, whose dreams of finding a new life abroad often turn out to be little more than fantasy.

Stateless

5. Stateless

45 min

Tens of thousands of Greeks, often ethnic Turks, were stripped of their nationality and now face a battle to regain it.

Syria: The Battle Beyond

6. Syria: The Battle Beyond

47 min

Educated, middle-class Syrian exiles share their thoughts on the revolution and their determination to return home.

Slave

7. Slave

46 min

One man fights to save the life of his daughter, then himself, finding redemption in helping others avoid his own fate.

Coming Back

8. Coming Back

46 min

In 1944, Stalin deported 218,000 Crimean Tatars to Central Asia – we tell the story of their struggle to return home.

Harvest Time

9. Harvest Time

47 min

A poor Kurdish family travels across Turkey searching for farm-work in exploitative conditions. Shortened version of the feature documentary He bû tune bû (Once Upon a Time) by Kazım Öz.

Lost Cities of Palestine

10. Lost Cities of Palestine

48 min

An extraordinary insight into Palestinian life in the city before 1948, revealing the loss of a culture and lifestyle. Aired previously in Arabic in 2011 on an unspecified date, this is the first airing in English.

Syria: The Wounds of War

11. Syria: The Wounds of War

47 min

The personal stories of three members of the Syrian opposition forces treated for critical wounds in Germany.

Area C

12. Area C

47 min

Instead of transferring to Palestinian control, the biggest 'Area' in the West Bank remains firmly in Israeli hands.

Shattered Heritage

13. Shattered Heritage

48 min

The 1991 and 2003 attacks on Iraq destroyed museums, libraries, theatres and heritage sites.

Brazil: World Cup Nation

14. Brazil: World Cup Nation

48 min

Brazil's revival, despite the World Cup protests, from 1990s debt and inflation to stability and relative wealth today.

Roadtrip Iraq

15. Roadtrip Iraq

48 min

From north to south, Iraqis tell of the damage wrought in the overthrow of a dictator and the chaos that has followed.

Journey Into an Invisible War

16. Journey Into an Invisible War

48 min

The story of how Israeli settlements continue to spread into Palestinian territory despite international opposition.

Algerian Wedding

17. Algerian Wedding

48 min

A rare glimpse at traditional life in Algeria as we go behind the scenes at three weddings in the country's west.

Going Against the Grain

18. Going Against the Grain

48 min

Journalist Gideon Levy is arguably the most hated man in Israel for his reports on the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Uighurs: Eternal Exile

19. The Uighurs: Eternal Exile

44 min

Follow the story of exiled Uighur Muslims of Central Asia, many of whom fled Chinese control of their land in 1949.

Son of the Desert

20. Son of the Desert

48 min

Italian marathon runner Max Calderan goes on a spectacular Ramadan journey across the desert of the Sinai Peninsula.

Syria: So Near, So Far

21. Syria: So Near, So Far

45 min

Five Syrian refugees in Turkey reveal their hopes, fears and why their homeland feels like a world away.

Gypsy Melody

22. Gypsy Melody

48 min

Two Serbian Gypsies celebrate Roma culture through music.

Gaza: Left in the Dark

23. Gaza: Left in the Dark

47 min

Constant power outages mean the people of Gaza are forced to live much of their lives off the grid.

Khuzaa: Attack and Aftermath

24. Khuzaa: Attack and Aftermath

46 min

What happened to residents trapped in the besieged southern Gaza town of Khuzaa?

Hunger Strike

25. Hunger Strike

48 min

To what length do Palestinian prisoners in Israel go on hunger strike?

Slavery in Yemen

26. Slavery in Yemen

48 min

Despite government denials, this investigation uncovers evidence of slave labour in Yemen.

Shattered Dreams

27. Shattered Dreams

46 min

Bangladeshi students travel to the UK in hope of a prestigious education only to find the reality is quite different.

The Bedouin of Petra

28. The Bedouin of Petra

47 min

We follow the B'doul tribe of the ancient Jordanian city of Petra as they eke out a living in a modern-day tourist site.

Stronger Than Words

29. Stronger Than Words

48 min

The inspirational story of the daily lives of the deaf community of Gaza.

Between the Desert and the Fire

30. Between the Desert and the Fire

47 min

Eritreans, fleeing their own country for decades, are now using refugee camps in Sudan as a first step into Europe.

Ceuta: Multicultural City

31. Ceuta: Multicultural City

44 min

In an autonomous Spanish city on the north coast of Africa, people of four religions live together in peace.

Wave Upon Wave

32. Wave Upon Wave

47 min

The story of Syrians fleeing conflict, first to Libya and then to Europe on journeys fraught with danger and turmoil.

Stories From the Intifada (1)

33. Stories From the Intifada (1)

46 min

Eyewitnesses describe the conditions that led to the 1987-1993 Palestinian uprising (first Intifada) and the tactical methods adopted in the West Bank and Gaza to combat Israeli occupation.

Stories From the Intifada (2)

34. Stories From the Intifada (2)

46 min

How the Intifada became a new form of Palestinian resistance – and the possibility and viability of a new Intifada today.

Camels in the Outback

35. Camels in the Outback

48 min

Can a Qatari former camel herder find an alternative to the mass killing of camels underway in Australia?

201536 episodes
Trapped in Yemen

1. Trapped in Yemen

48 min

Fleeing from civil war since 1991, Somalis are confronted by poverty and abuse as they seek refuge in Yemen.

Return to Morocco

2. Return to Morocco

48 min

The story of Morocco's Jewish community told from the perspective of those who have left, stayed or are now returning.

The Deportees

3. The Deportees

47 min

The stories of Palestinians deported from Israel between 1977 and 2012, their lives in exile and their longing for home.

Ultras

4. Ultras

48 min

How Egypt's most devoted football fans became a major protest group during their country's revolution and the aftermath.

The Wooden Rifle

5. The Wooden Rifle

48 min

Five Lebanese in Beirut reflect on how their lives have been affected by their country's civil war in the 1970s and 80s.

Ahalil: Music of the Red Oasis

6. Ahalil: Music of the Red Oasis

45 min

The music of the Algerian Sahara, known as Ahalil, is a key part of a way of life that has survived for centuries.

Death of Aleppo

7. Death of Aleppo

46 min

The everyday lives of Aleppo residents amid the ongoing conflict and destruction.

From Riches to Rags

8. From Riches to Rags

46 min

The stories of three Iraqi women, forced to seek refuge in Jordan where their new lives have proved very tough indeed.

Jerusalem: Hitting Home

9. Jerusalem: Hitting Home

45 min

In East Jerusalem, Palestinians whose houses are declared illegal by Israel are being forced to raze their own homes.

People of the Nile

10. People of the Nile

45 min

Two families live and work on small fishing boats but dream of one day living on dry land.

Britain's First Yemenis

11. Britain's First Yemenis

45 min

The story of one the UK's oldest Muslim communities – and the challenges facing their British-Arab descendants today.

Cover Story

12. Cover Story

44 min

An insight into the glamorous world of hijabi fashion and how it reflects social change in Turkey.

Born in '48

13. Born in '48

48 min

Five women, Israeli and Palestinian, born in the same year but irreconcilably divided by history and events.

Women of Krusha

14. Women of Krusha

46 min

The story of how the women of a Kosovan village rebuilt their lives after many of their men were killed in 1999.

Istanbul My Dream

15. Istanbul My Dream

44 min

The story of four African immigrants who dream of stardom and celebrity in their new home.

Palestine Divided

16. Palestine Divided

46 min

The story of the Palestinian people's split between Gaza Strip and the West Bank and its impact on families and freedom.

The Road to Sanaa

17. The Road to Sanaa

48 min

A story of political skulduggery in Yemen and the high cost to the presidency of alleged collusion with the Houthis.

Ramadan in Kenya

18. Ramadan in Kenya

46 min

An intimate look at the holy month of Ramadan through the eyes of Muslims living in a predominantly Christian country.

The Child Minders

19. The Child Minders

44 min

Educated women from the former Soviet republics work as nannies in Turkey to support their families back home.

Nollywood

20. Nollywood

48 min

The story behind Nigeria's domestic movie industry, the second biggest producer of films in the world.

Gaza: Human Shields

21. Gaza: Human Shields

46 min

We hear from Palestinians who were allegedly used as human shields by the Israeli army during the 2014 Gaza war.

Dalit Muslims of India

22. Dalit Muslims of India

43 min

In a bid to escape poverty and caste discrimination, some Hindu Dalits are converting to Islam and other faiths.

The Mother Refugees

23. The Mother Refugees

46 min

Four women refugees in Lebanon who have spent years raising their children in camps, hope one day to return home.

Exile in New Caledonia

24. Exile in New Caledonia

47 min

The untold story of Algerians deported by France to the Pacific island in the 1870s and their descendants today.

Rwanda: From Hatred to Reconciliation

25. Rwanda: From Hatred to Reconciliation

48 min

The story of the 1994 Rwandan genocide told through the prism of the media, exploring their role then and today.

Guns in Switzerland

26. Guns in Switzerland

48 min

Al Jazeera World looks at the neutral nation's entrenched gun culture and the debate about the right to carry weapons.

Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power

27. Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power

48 min

An in-depth look at the work and views of the man described as 'one of the greatest minds in human history'.

Seeing Isn't Everything

28. Seeing Isn't Everything

43 min

Four blind people living in Istanbul challenge social perceptions about what it means to live without sight.

From Lebanon to Africa

29. From Lebanon to Africa

46 min

Generations of Lebanese migrants call Africa home. We look at their achievements, challenges and search for identity.

Jerusalem: Dividing al-Aqsa

30. Jerusalem: Dividing al-Aqsa

47 min

Why the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, of great significance to both Muslims and Jews, remains an ongoing point of tension.

Libya's Forgotten King (1)

31. Libya's Forgotten King (1)

47 min

The story of King Idris I, who unified Libya and became its first king in 1951 before being toppled by Gaddafi in 1969.

Libya's Forgotten King (2)

32. Libya's Forgotten King (2)

43 min

Concluding the story of King Idris I, who unified Libya and became its first king in 1951 before being toppled by Gaddafi in 1969.

The Mosque of West Amsterdam

33. The Mosque of West Amsterdam

47 min

The mosque that has tested both the resilience of the Turkish community and multiculturalism in the Netherlands.

Marriage and Divorce in Morocco

34. Marriage and Divorce in Morocco

48 min

The human stories behind the Moroccan family code which has led the way in changing marriage and divorce laws.

Bulgaria, My Land

35. Bulgaria, My Land

45 min

Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish community, persecuted and even deported last century, continues its fight for recognition.

The Retirement Trap

36. The Retirement Trap

48 min

The story of Moroccan pensioners in Europe and their attempts to address pension injustice and 'retirement apartheid'.

201634 episodes
Defying My Disability

1. Defying My Disability

48 min

Seven disabled Palestinians negotiate the challenges of life in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank.

The Village That's Dying

2. The Village That's Dying

43 min

The decline of Akincilar seen through the eyes of three Turkish Cypriot residents of different generations.

Island of Death

3. Island of Death

48 min

Mayotte is a magnet for Comoros islanders who risk their lives crossing hazardous seas in search of a better life.

After the Arab Spring

4. After the Arab Spring

48 min

Five young Arabs from countries that went through the 2011 revolutions reflect on what has happened five years on.

Behind the Wheel

5. Behind the Wheel

48 min

The stories of four Egyptian women and the different vehicles they drive – from a rickshaw to a 36-tonne truck.

Soft Power

6. Soft Power

48 min

We explore the history of Beirut's American University and whether it has played a role in US interests in the region.

Giving for Eternity

7. Giving for Eternity

48 min

Waqf, an Islamic philanthropic tradition, was abolished in Tunisia in 1957. Now, there are calls to restore it.

I Am a Syrian Child

8. I Am a Syrian Child

47 min

The impact of the Syrian civil war seen through the eyes of refugee children at risk of becoming a lost generation.

Medicine for Sale

9. Medicine for Sale

48 min

A look at the funding crisis in Egypt's health service, from cost of medication to organ sales and "patients for hire".

Life in the Shadows

10. Life in the Shadows

47 min

Decades after migrating to Lebanon, more than 250,000 Palestinians are still denied basic social and economic rights.

Yemen: Pulling the Strings

11. Yemen: Pulling the Strings

47 min

How did Yemen's Houthis take Sanaa so easily? Was former President Saleh part of an unlikely alliance with the group?

The Battle of Misrata

12. The Battle of Misrata

46 min

Six years on, Misratans reflect on the siege of their city and how it played a role in the downfall of Gaddafi.

Egypt: On the Breadline

13. Egypt: On the Breadline

48 min

Once the provider of grain to the entire Roman Empire, Egypt is now the largest importer of wheat in the world.

Sykes-Picot: Lines in the Sand (1)

14. Sykes-Picot: Lines in the Sand (1)

48 min

The story of the secret century-old deal which aimed to carve up the Middle East in ways that still reverberate today.

Sykes-Picot: Lines in the Sand (2)

15. Sykes-Picot: Lines in the Sand (2)

48 min

The story of the secret century-old deal which aimed to carve up the Middle East in ways that still reverberate today.

The Grand Marriage

16. The Grand Marriage

48 min

A unique insight into the traditional "grand marriage" of a Comoran government minister and his two wives.

Ramadan North and South

17. Ramadan North and South

46 min

An intimate look at the month of Ramadan through the eyes of Muslims in opposite ends of the world.

Israel's Great Divide

18. Israel's Great Divide

47 min

Are Jews of Middle Eastern, North African and Spanish descent discriminated against in Israel?

Gaza: The Last Picture

19. Gaza: The Last Picture

47 min

A Palestinian cameraman records the 2014 Israeli assault on Shujayea, including the final moments of his own life.

Farah

20. Farah

48 min

A unique look into the special relationship between an injured girl and her Palestinian guardian.

The Israeli Dervish

21. The Israeli Dervish

44 min

We follow one man as he becomes the only Israeli granted access to the inner sanctum of the Whirling Dervish order.

Massacre in Rabaa

22. Massacre in Rabaa

48 min

Three years on, Egyptians reflect on the worst attack on protesters in modern history.

Shifah Hospital

23. Shifah Hospital

48 min

We go behind the scenes at Gaza's only hospital and revisit the harrowing attacks on the strip in the summer of 2014.

Palestinian Wedding

24. Palestinian Wedding

46 min

An insight into Palestinian weddings, uniting faiths and communities, and upholding traditions as a form of resistance.

Journey Into the Unknown

25. Journey Into the Unknown

47 min

We follow two Syrian refugees who part with large sums of money to embark on clandestine journeys fraught with danger.

Life in a Suitcase

26. Life in a Suitcase

46 min

A look at the poignant stories of two Armenian women in Turkey, trying to support their families far from home.

The Holy Land Five (1)

27. The Holy Land Five (1)

45 min

Soon after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001, the largest Muslim charity in the United States - the Holy Land Foundation - was shut down, its assets frozen and five of its senior staff arrested by the FBI.

The Holy Land Five (2)

28. The Holy Land Five (2)

45 min

Just as the Five were celebrating their apparent acquittal, the prosecution charged them in a second case. In the second trial a year later, the men were convicted of providing 'material support' to Hamas and in 2009, were sentenced to between 15 and 65 years in prison. The Five have lost all their appeals.

Catalonia's Last Bullfight

29. Catalonia's Last Bullfight

47 min

A look at the Catalan ban on bullfighting – is it a revered Spanish tradition, a cruel sport or a symbol of separatism?

Somalia: The Forgotten Story (1): Independence to Chaos

30. Somalia: The Forgotten Story (1): Independence to Chaos

47 min

Somalia's decline from a stable and prosperous country to a nation ravaged by civil war, famine and pirates.

Somalia: The Forgotten Story (2): Diaspora

31. Somalia: The Forgotten Story (2): Diaspora

46 min

Somalia's civil war forced much of the country's population to flee abroad. Although free from the ravages of war, the diaspora still faces issues of integration, clan discrimination, and use of the drug khat.

Thank You, Football (1): Toure and Brahimi

32. Thank You, Football (1): Toure and Brahimi

48 min

The stories of Yaya Toure and Yacine Brahimi, whose lives have been transformed by their glittering careers in football.

Thank You, Football (2): El-Arabi and Al-Habsi

33. Thank You, Football (2): El-Arabi and Al-Habsi

48 min

Two more stories of lives transformed by outstanding careers in football.

The Last Villagers of Avsar

34. The Last Villagers of Avsar

43 min

A rural community in western Turkey is losing its livelihood, population and hope for the future.

201732 episodes
Divorce in Lebanon

1. Divorce in Lebanon

48 min

Five Lebanese women struggle with the complex systems of divorce within a multi-faith community.

ISIL in Brussels

2. ISIL in Brussels

44 min

We investigate the ISIL cell responsible for the attacks in Paris and Brussels.

Family Album

3. Family Album

47 min

Lebanese and Egyptians discover their family history through old photos and tales of the studios where they were taken.

Lost Time

4. Lost Time

46 min

The poignant stories of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and the effects of imprisonment on them and their families.

King Hussein of Jordan (1): Survival

5. King Hussein of Jordan (1): Survival

48 min

The life and struggles of King Hussein of Jordan, from the assassination of his grandfather to the rise of the PLO.

King Hussein of Jordan (2): On a Knife Edge

6. King Hussein of Jordan (2): On a Knife Edge

50 min

The second half of King Hussein’s career, his relationship with Israel, the Palestinians, the Arab world and the West.

Syria: The Roots of Tyranny

7. Syria: The Roots of Tyranny

48 min

The story of Abdul Hamid al-Sarraj who used fear and torture to turn 1950s Syria into a police state.

A Somali in America

8. A Somali in America

48 min

Ali, a young Somali refugee in the US, re-assesses his new life under the Trump presidency.

Passport to Freedom

9. Passport to Freedom

48 min

The stories of Syrians, Iraqis and Egyptians emigrating and seeking dual nationality following the 2011 Arab Spring.

A Village Under Occupation

10. A Village Under Occupation

46 min

The Palestinian village of Qaryut struggles to deal with attacks by nearby Israeli settlers.

Identity, Equality, Fraternity

11. Identity, Equality, Fraternity

48 min

Young Parisians of Arab descent reflect on cultural identity, activism, the Arab Spring and the Palestinian cause.

Return to Arms: Hadaka

12. Return to Arms: Hadaka

48 min

A rare and exclusive insight into an Iranian Kurdish political party and paramilitary group in exile in northern Iraq.

Islamophobia in the USA

13. Islamophobia in the USA

45 min

Who and what is behind the rise of anti-Islamic sentiment in the United States?

Bosnia: The Camp

14. Bosnia: The Camp

47 min

Omarska concentration camp survivors tell chilling stories of their incarceration at the start of the Bosnian War.

The Battle of Abra

15. The Battle of Abra

47 min

We investigate an incident highlighting tensions in Lebanese politics, the role of Hezbollah, and the sectarian divide.

A Fish Out of Water

16. A Fish Out of Water

47 min

Palestinian teenager Madeleine Kolab takes over her father's fishing business when he's injured in an Israeli attack.

Fighters to Bikers

17. Fighters to Bikers

48 min

Four bikers who fought on different sides of the Lebanese civil war find friendship in the local Harley Davidson Club.

Libya's Shifting Sands (1): Derna

18. Libya's Shifting Sands (1): Derna

47 min

Amid the chaos, weak border controls, and lack of effective government following the 2011 Arab Spring, ISIL gains a foothold in the eastern coastal city of Derna. After 10 months of fighting, the Libyan army and local armed groups succeed in pushing out ISIL, but interference by a former general and his private army affords them the opportunity to regroup.

Libya's Shifting Sands (2): Sirte

19. Libya's Shifting Sands (2): Sirte

46 min

After forcing ISIL from Derna, Libyan government-backed forces find themselves fighting ISIL in the central coastal city of Sirte, 850 kilometres west. A government victory here may also not end threats to the re-building of Libya and its future stability.

Gaza: Surviving Shujayea

20. Gaza: Surviving Shujayea

48 min

A young girl was rescued from the rubble of her home in Shujayea after an Israeli bomb killed most of her family.

The Rohingya: Silent Abuse

21. The Rohingya: Silent Abuse

48 min

Myanmar's Rohingya are denied citizenship, forced from their homes, and subjected to cruelty.

Syrian Turkmen: Fighting to Survive

22. Syrian Turkmen: Fighting to Survive

47 min

Syria's Turkmen minority, persecuted by the Assad regime, struggle to survive the ongoing war.

Israel's Volunteer Soldiers

23. Israel's Volunteer Soldiers

44 min

What drives foreign nationals to join the Israeli army, both as paid soldiers and unpaid volunteers?

Horses of Misfortune

24. Horses of Misfortune

44 min

Two Moroccan men's obsession with betting on horses split their families apart.

Oman's Sailing Stars

25. Oman's Sailing Stars

45 min

Four young Omani women sailors challenge stereotypes and push the limits to represent their country internationally.

Egypt: Made in China

26. Egypt: Made in China

47 min

The Chinese community in Egypt has grown in recent years along with trade between the two countries.

The Beirut Spy

27. The Beirut Spy

47 min

Shula Cohen, aka The Pearl, spied for the Israelis in Lebanon for 14 years.

Balfour: Seeds of Discord

28. Balfour: Seeds of Discord

49 min

Docudrama depicting historical events that led to the public statement issued by the British government in 1917 announcing its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.

Sperm Smugglers

29. Sperm Smugglers

48 min

Palestinians serving long sentences in Israeli jails enable their wives to conceive in their absence using IVF.

Hasaballah: The People's Music

30. Hasaballah: The People's Music

46 min

A legendary Cairo brass band gave birth to an entire musical genre which still resonates with Egyptians today.

Yemen: The North-South Divide

31. Yemen: The North-South Divide

48 min

The ongoing war in Yemen and chronic humanitarian crisis are deeply rooted in the country's turbulent history.

The Refugees' Midwife

32. The Refugees' Midwife

48 min

The human impact of the Syrian war through the eyes of a Lebanese midwife helping pregnant Syrian refugees give birth.

201830 episodes
Don't Kill Him in Damascus

1. Don't Kill Him in Damascus

47 min

The mysterious killing of Fathi Shaqaqi, the founder of the armed Palestinian group Islamic Jihad.

Lebanon: Living on the Blue Line

2. Lebanon: Living on the Blue Line

47 min

The personal stories of villagers in southern Lebanon about living close to the border with neighbouring Israel.

The Diaspora Orchestra

3. The Diaspora Orchestra

48 min

Musicians from all around the world revive the Palestine National Orchestra and perform in the occupied territories.

Journalism Is Not a Crime

4. Journalism Is Not a Crime

45 min

Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein continues to be detained without trial in Egypt since December 2016.

The Great Population Exchange

5. The Great Population Exchange

48 min

The lasting legacy of the population exchange between Greece and Turkey after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

In the Ruins of a Dream

6. In the Ruins of a Dream

48 min

Five Syrians reflect on the devastation wrought on their homes, some of which took a lifetime to build.

May Ziade: Arab Feminist Writer

7. May Ziade: Arab Feminist Writer

47 min

Exploring Ziade's complex life, her effort to emancipate women, and her platonic relationship with poet Khalil Gibran.

Time Out

8. Time Out

47 min

After the civil war, the basketball court became a new battleground of sectarian divisions between Lebanon's top teams.

Egypt's Women Street Sellers

9. Egypt's Women Street Sellers

44 min

The stories of five Egyptian village women supporting their entire families by selling local produce in the markets.

Witness From the East

10. Witness From the East

48 min

While working on a kibbutz in 1967, a Japanese journalist discovers the hidden remains of a Palestinian village, changing his perspective and sparking a lifelong documentary project.

The Last Nomads of Morocco

11. The Last Nomads of Morocco

48 min

Morocco's nomadic tribes are gradually giving up their traditional way of life to offer their children formal education.

Paris: A Divided City

12. Paris: A Divided City

47 min

An investigation into the complex questions of identity and alienation in disadvantaged suburbs of Paris.

Lebanon: Single by Choice

13. Lebanon: Single by Choice

48 min

Why are so many Lebanese women single? Five women share their stories of love, life and marriage in Lebanon.

Seven Days in Beirut

14. Seven Days in Beirut

48 min

A British-Italian man spends one week in a Palestinian refugee camp where thousands have lived, stateless, since 1948.

Shahira: My Syrian Friend

15. Shahira: My Syrian Friend

48 min

The story of an unusual friendship between a Lebanese filmmaker and a young Syrian refugee girl.

Truck Attack in Nice

16. Truck Attack in Nice

45 min

French Muslim families who lost loved ones in the Nice truck attack struggle with bereavement and Islamophobia.

Senegal's Sinking Villages

17. Senegal's Sinking Villages

48 min

Global climate change and an engineering 'quick fix' have created an ecological disaster on Senegal's Atlantic coast.

Andalusia: Lessons in Life

18. Andalusia: Lessons in Life

44 min

A university teacher leads a group of students to Andalusia to explore cross-cultural and interfaith understanding.

From Agadir to Dakar

19. From Agadir to Dakar

48 min

Two drivers trek 3,000 kilometres across the desert, risking life and limb to deliver a payload against the clock.

The Hundred Million Dollar Home

20. The Hundred Million Dollar Home

48 min

A Palestinian man stubbornly refuses to sell his Hebron home to Israeli buyers at any price.

The Hunt for the Red Prince

21. The Hunt for the Red Prince

48 min

Ali Hassan Salameh founded the Black September armed group that attacked 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

The Widows' Sanctuary

22. The Widows' Sanctuary

46 min

In the heart of Lebanon‘s second-largest city, a guest house has served for centuries as a refuge for widows who are unable to support themselves financially. 10/2/2018 46

Living with Multiple Sclerosis in Egypt

23. Living with Multiple Sclerosis in Egypt

48 min

Thousands of Egyptians suffer from multiple sclerosis but are often wrongly diagnosed or can't afford treatment.

Gaddafi, Rendition and the West

24. Gaddafi, Rendition and the West

48 min

Investigating allegations that the UK and US colluded with Gaddafi to hand over his opponents for detention and torture.

Abraham Serfaty: Morocco's Mandela

25. Abraham Serfaty: Morocco's Mandela

48 min

Moroccan dissident Abraham Serfaty was jailed, tortured and exiled for his radical views over decades.

Who Killed Robert Kennedy?

26. Who Killed Robert Kennedy?

47 min

More than 50 years on, questions about witness testimony, hidden evidence and true identity of Kennedy's killer remain.

Edward Said: Out of Place

27. Edward Said: Out of Place

48 min

A look at the life and career of the influential post-colonial writer and champion of the Palestinian cause in the West.

A New Lease of Life

28. A New Lease of Life

48 min

Lebanese and Moroccans reflect on life after retirement, as they pursue their passions in art, music, and literature.

Beirut's Refugee Artists

29. Beirut's Refugee Artists

47 min

The poignant refugee stories of an Iraqi artist, a Syrian screenwriter and a Palestinian filmmaker in Lebanon.

The Tunisian Drone Engineer

30. The Tunisian Drone Engineer

47 min

Two years after the Hamas engineer's assassination, Tunisia struggles to get the suspects extradited from the Balkans.

201939 episodes
Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

48 min

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

Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

46 min

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

3. Morocco's Village Superwomen

46 min

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

Iraq's Dying Rivers

4. Iraq's Dying Rivers

47 min

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

The Algerian Revolutionary

5. The Algerian Revolutionary

48 min

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

The Ceska Murders

6. The Ceska Murders

48 min

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

The Archbishop and the PLO

7. The Archbishop and the PLO

48 min

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

Morsi: The Final Hours

8. Morsi: The Final Hours

48 min

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

Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

49 min

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

Istanbul: Songs of the City

10. Istanbul: Songs of the City

46 min

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

The French Orientalist

11. The French Orientalist

46 min

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

Welcome to Italy

12. Welcome to Italy

47 min

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

Casablanca Fight Club

13. Casablanca Fight Club

48 min

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

Wedding on Hold

14. Wedding on Hold

47 min

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

Stateless in Lebanon

15. Stateless in Lebanon

46 min

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

Afghan United

16. Afghan United

48 min

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

The Gaza Gas Deal

17. The Gaza Gas Deal

48 min

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

The Love of Books

18. The Love of Books

47 min

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?

19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?

46 min

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

Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

48 min

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

Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

46 min

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

22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire

49 min

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

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

48 min

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

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

47 min

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

Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

47 min

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

Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

46 min

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

27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

47 min

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

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

47 min

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

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

48 min

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

30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

48 min

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

31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

47 min

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

Egypt's Squash Champions

32. Egypt's Squash Champions

48 min

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

33. The New Women of Gaza

49 min

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

Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

47 min

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

Suez: The Yellow Fleet

35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet

48 min

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

36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

48 min

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

The Nile: A Woman's Journey

37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey

47 min

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

Darfur: Football for Peace

38. Darfur: Football for Peace

47 min

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

Double Exile

39. Double Exile

48 min

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

202033 episodes
The Paralympian and the Bone Maker

1. The Paralympian and the Bone Maker

48 min

The Moroccan Paralympic marathon medallist and the pioneering Jordanian designer of 3D bone implants.

The Shame of My Name

2. The Shame of My Name

48 min

Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations.

Yemen: The Last Lunch

3. Yemen: The Last Lunch

48 min

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

4. Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey

47 min

Backstage with Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen, who combines Arabic sounds with Western classical and jazz.

Libya: A Rally for Hope

5. Libya: A Rally for Hope

46 min

Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos.

Egypt's Fadel Island

6. Egypt's Fadel Island

47 min

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

7. A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion

45 min

The stories of four refugees from Africa and the Middle East who have found creative success.

Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction

8. Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction

47 min

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

9. In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero

48 min

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

10. A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists

48 min

Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese activists in Spain.

Assassination in Tunis

11. Assassination in Tunis

45 min

Investigating the 1988 killing of key Palestinian figure Khalil al-Wazir, or Abu Jihad, by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.

Four Ramadan Songs

12. Four Ramadan Songs

48 min

Musicians and singers tell stories of the Arab world's best-loved songs and chants for the holy month.

Two Weddings, Somali Style

13. Two Weddings, Somali Style

45 min

Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances – the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.

Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance

14. Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance

47 min

In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation.

Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro

15. Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro

47 min

The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.

Morocco's Bollywood Dream

16. Morocco's Bollywood Dream

46 min

Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.

Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?

17. Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?

47 min

Saudi female activists ask why arrests, detention and alleged torture continue, despite apparent reforms.

Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President

18. Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President

48 min

He inspired a nation, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.

The Doormen of Egypt

19. The Doormen of Egypt

46 min

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

20. BR Shetty and the Missing Millions

46 min

Billions made, billions lost – the rise and fall of Indian healthcare tycoon BR Shetty and his UAE business empire.

Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88

21. Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88

46 min

The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.

The Database

22. The Database

48 min

We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.

A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam

23. A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam

47 min

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

24. South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid

45 min

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

25. A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors

46 min

An Algerian actor, a Honduran journalist, a Liberian writer, a Cameroonian performer: four remarkable journeys to Spain.

A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf

26. A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf

45 min

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

27. Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine

47 min

The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.

Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East

28. Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East

47 min

A look at shifting regional politics, and how Hamas is circumventing blockade of Gaza to develop military capability.

Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy

29. Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy

47 min

The story of the mysterious death of the Egyptian businessman, politician and spy Ashraf Marwan.

Savouring the Past

30. Savouring the Past

48 min

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

31. Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist

46 min

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

32. Songs for the Love of Palestine

48 min

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

33. The Other Face of Europe

48 min

Young Arabs living in Europe often feel marginalised in their societies, leaving some vulnerable to radicalisation.

202130 episodes
The Spy in Your Phone

1. The Spy in Your Phone

48 min

How Israeli-made spyware Pegasus works, the hacking of journalists' phones and its ominous consequences.

In Search of My Roots

2. In Search of My Roots

48 min

A filmmaker goes on trip to explore her Spanish heritage and learn about Moriscos, Christian Spaniards of Muslim origin.

Oman: History, Power and Influence

3. Oman: History, Power and Influence

48 min

The history of Oman's dramatic rise and fall as a trading and imperial power, and its role in the Gulf today.

Filmmakers, Inshallah

4. Filmmakers, Inshallah

47 min

The stories of five aspiring filmmakers in Morocco struggling to achieve success but united by a passion for their art.

Secrets of the Arab Café

5. Secrets of the Arab Café

47 min

The stories behind four iconic cafés in Marrakesh, Cairo, Algiers and Hebron and their role in conversation and culture.

Living With the Volcano

6. Living With the Volcano

47 min

Life in the shadow of an active volcano might be risky but people living near Mount Vesuvius in Italy are there to stay.

Marriage for Sale

7. Marriage for Sale

47 min

Some risk sham marriages to obtain European residency for a partner – but the practice can have shattering consequences.

Women in the Wind

8. Women in the Wind

47 min

Three teachers overcome considerable challenges to educate children in Morocco's windswept hinterland.

A Simple Life

9. A Simple Life

47 min

A couple and their young child quit the rat race and join a minimalist movement, decluttering and living with less.

Mirko Graorac: Trial and Error?

10. Mirko Graorac: Trial and Error?

45 min

A look at the case of Mirko Graorac, a Croatian Serb sentenced to 15 years for war crimes he may not have committed.

Arabs Abroad: The Humanitarian and the Healer

11. Arabs Abroad: The Humanitarian and the Healer

46 min

A boy rescued from war in Gaza who is now a rescuer himself, and a Jordanian top rheumatologist in the US.

Deadly Games: Algerian and Tunisian Fans

12. Deadly Games: Algerian and Tunisian Fans

47 min

A powerful look at football passion in Tunisia and Algeria and the tragic consequences when it boils over into violence.

Songs From North Africa

13. Songs From North Africa

47 min

Exploring songs from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Sudan and the people, cultures and traditions behind them.

Rebel Radio Ships

14. Rebel Radio Ships

46 min

Pirate radio stations like Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace used their airwaves to challenge the status quo.

Chad's Football Dream

15. Chad's Football Dream

47 min

Football is a passion in Chad but the national team has yet to qualify for top African and world tournaments.

Arabs Abroad: The Designer and the Atomic Scientist

16. Arabs Abroad: The Designer and the Atomic Scientist

46 min

The remarkable stories of two Arab immigrants to Germany and the US – a logo designer and an atomic scientist.

Anatomy of a Prisoner Exchange

17. Anatomy of a Prisoner Exchange

47 min

A prisoner exchange involving five years of negotiations through intermediaries on behalf of Hamas and Israel.

Somali Football's Golden Girls

18. Somali Football's Golden Girls

47 min

The Somali women's football team fights cultural barriers and funding problems in a bid to represent the country.

My Own Private History

19. My Own Private History

47 min

Personal, witness accounts of four historical events in Jordan, Egypt and Tunisia, including a riot over a movie.

The Story Behind the Scenes

20. The Story Behind the Scenes

46 min

Behind the scenes of The Misfits, a movie scripted to tarnish a country's reputation but then overtaken by real events.

Morocco's Meteorite Hunters

21. Morocco's Meteorite Hunters

47 min

Moroccan nomads meet a geologist and a rare stone dealer as they search for meteorites, elusive extra-terrestrial rocks.

Literary Liaisons: North Africa

22. Literary Liaisons: North Africa

46 min

Creative connections between North African writers – Jean Genet and Mohamed Choukri plus Albert Camus and Kateb Yacine.

Gaza: 60 Minute Warning

23. Gaza: 60 Minute Warning

47 min

Video inside Gaza towers shows residents and workers counting down to an Israeli missile attack while evacuating.

A Tunisian Family: High Hopes, Desperate Lives

24. A Tunisian Family: High Hopes, Desperate Lives

46 min

A Tunisian family, once full of hope after the 2011 revolution, now struggles with poverty and some impossible choices.

Samaritan Weddings: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

25. Samaritan Weddings: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

48 min

A Samaritan community in the occupied West Bank has more men than women so hopes Ukraine can solve its marriage crisis.

Senegal's Pink Lake

26. Senegal's Pink Lake

47 min

Lake Retba helps tourism and its salt drives Senegal's economy, but there are environmental risks to its future.

The Story of Al Jazeera: A Unique Path

27. The Story of Al Jazeera: A Unique Path

51 min

A film marking Al Jazeera's 25th anniversary, from its modest beginnings to becoming an international broadcaster.

A Palestinian Israeli Crime Wave

28. A Palestinian Israeli Crime Wave

46 min

The little-known story of Palestinian Israeli crime gangs and the questions it raises about the Israeli police response.

Doctor of Hope

29. Doctor of Hope

47 min

A gynaecologist volunteers to treat patients in conflict zones and places where there is little or no medical care.

Arabs Abroad: The Activist and the Entrepreneur

30. Arabs Abroad: The Activist and the Entrepreneur

46 min

The success stories of a Palestinian political activist in Iceland and a Moroccan entrepreneur in the Netherlands.

202223 episodes
The Sacred Woods

1. The Sacred Woods

47 min

Young men from a remote village in Ivory Coast undergo gruelling coming-of-age rituals.

Palestine 1920

2. Palestine 1920

48 min

A thriving trading nation or a land without a people? Historians and witnesses on Palestine before the events of 1948.

Literary Liaisons: Thinkers and Surrealists

3. Literary Liaisons: Thinkers and Surrealists

47 min

We explore links between a famous Russian writer and an Egyptian scholar, and between French and Egyptian surrealists.

The Colours of Home

4. The Colours of Home

47 min

An artist dreams of painting a mural that connects the plights of Black Americans, Native Americans and Palestinians.

Visa for a Stray Dog

5. Visa for a Stray Dog

47 min

The story of Layaly, a street dog from Cairo who cheats death and embarks on a new life in Canada.

Turkey's Senkaya Bus

6. Turkey's Senkaya Bus

46 min

A local bus driving through mountains reveals the remote lives, communities and environments of eastern Turkey.

Songs of the Gulf

7. Songs of the Gulf

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Four songs from Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Iraq reveal a rich source of stories from the Arabian Gulf.

Austria: Operation Luxor

8. Austria: Operation Luxor

46 min

Raids on Muslim homes and organisations in Austria in 2020 – an 'anti-terrorist' measure or a sign of Islamophobia?

An American in My Home

9. An American in My Home

46 min

Two female American students move in with Moroccan families as cultural immersion, with life-changing results for one.

Med Hondo: Rebel African Filmmaker

10. Med Hondo: Rebel African Filmmaker

47 min

The African cinema luminary whose films on injustice and racism challenged and often shocked European audiences.

Arabs Abroad: The Pharmacologist and the Scientist

11. Arabs Abroad: The Pharmacologist and the Scientist

43 min

A Libyan pharmacologist treating HIV patients in South Africa and a Tunisian scientist purifying water in Malaysia.

Painting in the Dark

12. Painting in the Dark

46 min

The inspiring story of Esref Armagan, a blind Turkish artist who became a critically acclaimed painter.

Al Shishakli: Syria's Master of Coups

13. Al Shishakli: Syria's Master of Coups

46 min

The rise and fall of 1950s Syrian President Adib Al Shishakli, a master of military coups and defeating rivals.

Hany El Banna: The Giving Business

14. Hany El Banna: The Giving Business

47 min

The founder of the world's largest Western-based international Muslim relief agency, one that helps millions worldwide.

The Sixties in the Arab World (1): Politics

15. The Sixties in the Arab World (1): Politics

47 min

The first in a three-part series on how the Arab world was transformed during the 1960s, a decade of change.

The Sixties in the Arab World (2): Culture

16. The Sixties in the Arab World (2): Culture

47 min

The second of a three-part series. How music, literature and the arts broke new ground in the Arab world of the 1960s.

The Sixties in the Arab World (3): Society

17. The Sixties in the Arab World (3): Society

48 min

The third in a three-part series about how people and society were transformed in the Arab world of the 1960s.

Arab Love Songs

18. Arab Love Songs

47 min

Four unique songs of Middle Eastern romance, each with its own story of drama, tragedy and deception.

Who Are They Now? Norway's Foreigners at Home

19. Who Are They Now? Norway's Foreigners at Home

48 min

In 1996, new immigrants to Norway described what it meant to live there. Twenty-five years on, are they Norwegian yet?

The Colours of Healing

20. The Colours of Healing

45 min

Egyptian women use alternative therapies – colours, clay, movement and dance – to fight depression and other issues.

Tam Tam Basketball

21. Tam Tam Basketball

47 min

The team of teenage African Italian minors who fought to play basketball, all the way to Italy's parliament.

The Kabul Bank Crash

22. The Kabul Bank Crash

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The inside story of Kabul Bank and the nearly $1bn of money laundering and corruption that devastated Afghanistan.

Maradona in Naples

23. Maradona in Naples

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Diego Maradona is revered by Neapolitans as the saviour of their city, from his glory days playing football for Napoli.

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Mossad in Istanbul

1. Mossad in Istanbul

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Spying, secrecy, intrigue – a dark world of Israeli intelligence in Turkey, as Mossad searches for useful information.

Turkiye's Arabesque Music

2. Turkiye's Arabesque Music

48 min

How a state-imposed musical ban led to a new Turkish musical genre, Arabesque, now enjoyed by millions worldwide.

The Seventies in the Arab World (1): Politics

3. The Seventies in the Arab World (1): Politics

47 min

The first in a two-part series on this landmark decade looks at conflicts, coups and how oil transformed economies.

The Seventies in the Arab World (2): Stage and Screen

4. The Seventies in the Arab World (2): Stage and Screen

48 min

The second in a two-part series looks at Arab films and plays that challenged censorship and forged new cultural forms.

The Last Monarch of Tunisia: Power and Politics

5. The Last Monarch of Tunisia: Power and Politics

47 min

How Tunisia's last monarch was deposed by its first president – a power struggle remembered on Tunisian Republic Day.

Shatila Camp: The Price of Love

6. Shatila Camp: The Price of Love

48 min

As two young Palestinians try to start a life together in a Beirut refugee camp, they face problems setting up a home.

In the Footsteps of My Bektashi Ancestors

7. In the Footsteps of My Bektashi Ancestors

47 min

One man's journey to discover his Bektashi roots reveals a religious order that suffered centuries of oppression.

Symphony for Iraq

8. Symphony for Iraq

48 min

Iraqi Symphony Orchestra's fight for survival despite war, sectarian violence, sanctions, a lack of musicians and funds.

A New Face of Palestinian Resistance

9. A New Face of Palestinian Resistance

46 min

New Palestinian armed groups like the Jenin Brigades, and the Lions’ Den in Nablus, are emerging in the occupied West Bank to challenge the Israeli occupation.

Ramadan in Guyana

10. Ramadan in Guyana

47 min

The English-speaking nation on the Caribbean Sea is home to a small but influential Muslim population.

The Soldier Statesman

11. The Soldier Statesman

47 min

Fouad Chehab, who died 50 years ago, was an army chief-turned-president and the architect of modern Lebanon.

Arabs Abroad: The Money Men

12. Arabs Abroad: The Money Men

46 min

A Lebanese gold mining magnate in Canada and an Egyptian economist in the US are both successful Arabs living abroad.

Senegal: Widows of the Sea

13. Senegal: Widows of the Sea

48 min

Senegalese women reflect on the loss of their menfolk, feared dead after attempting the 1,500km boat journey to Europe.

The Iraqi Power Broker

14. The Iraqi Power Broker

47 min

The life and death of Nuri al-Said, who served as Iraqi prime minister 14 times between 1930 and 1958.

Waiting on the Bench

15. Waiting on the Bench

47 min

Three young Moroccan amateur footballers dream of one day turning professional against the odds.

Swipe Right for Marriage

16. Swipe Right for Marriage

47 min

Are dating apps an acceptable way for Muslims to find a life partner or just a means of getting around rules on dating?

One Family, One Team

17. One Family, One Team

47 min

A tiny village football club fight their way from the bottom to become Palestinian Premier League champions.

Shooting the Messenger

18. Shooting the Messenger

47 min

Israel's army had killed many journalists in the Occupied Palestinian Territories before 7 October. Now it's far more.

John Garang: A Mysterious Death

19. John Garang: A Mysterious Death

46 min

The last days of John Garang, Sudanese rebel leader and vice president, killed in a mysterious helicopter crash in 2005.

Sebeiba: A Tuareg Festival

20. Sebeiba: A Tuareg Festival

47 min

Thousands from the Tuareg community flock to the annual Sebeiba festival held in an oasis town deep in the Sahara.

Sisters in Song: Jordan and Egypt

21. Sisters in Song: Jordan and Egypt

48 min

Profiling two popular all-women bands: Naya from Jordan and The Lady's Drum in Egypt.

Sisters in Song: Syria and Morocco

22. Sisters in Song: Syria and Morocco

48 min

Profiling two popular all-women bands: the Takht ensemble in Syria and the Chefchaouen Hadra Sufi band from Morocco.

Hedi Nouira: Shaping Tunisia

23. Hedi Nouira: Shaping Tunisia

47 min

Power politics in Tunisia in the 1970s and Prime Minister Hedi Nouira's battle to bring prosperity to his country.

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