2020
33 episodes · 2020
1The Paralympian and the Bone Maker
The Moroccan Paralympic marathon medallist and the pioneering Jordanian designer of 3D bone implants.
2The Shame of My Name
Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations.
3Yemen: The Last Lunch
Events leading up to the 1977 murder of Ibrahim al-Hamdi, president of North Yemen, and its effects on a divided nation.
4Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey
Backstage with Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen, who combines Arabic sounds with Western classical and jazz.
5Libya: A Rally for Hope
Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos.
6Egypt's Fadel Island
Inside a forgotten village in Egypt's Nile Delta, housing descendants of Palestinians who fled from their homes in 1948.
7A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion
The stories of four refugees from Africa and the Middle East who have found creative success.
8Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction
At a rehabilitation centre in Egypt, men with drug and alcohol addictions embark on a road to recovery.
9In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero
The personal search for the truth about legendary Tunisian resistance leader Lazhar Chraiti, conducted by his son.
10A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists
Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese activists in Spain.
11Assassination in Tunis
Investigating the 1988 killing of key Palestinian figure Khalil al-Wazir, or Abu Jihad, by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.
12Four Ramadan Songs
Musicians and singers tell stories of the Arab world's best-loved songs and chants for the holy month.
13Two Weddings, Somali Style
Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances – the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.
14Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance
In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation.
15Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro
The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.
16Morocco's Bollywood Dream
Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.
17Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?
Saudi female activists ask why arrests, detention and alleged torture continue, despite apparent reforms.
18Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President
He inspired a nation, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.
19The Doormen of Egypt
The stories of the men who have guarded doorways of Egypt's city buildings for decades, but whose roles are changing.
20BR Shetty and the Missing Millions
Billions made, billions lost – the rise and fall of Indian healthcare tycoon BR Shetty and his UAE business empire.
21Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88
The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.
22The Database
We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.
23A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam
Refugee journeys to Europe can end badly but these arrivals have built successful lives in Italy and the Netherlands.
24South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid
The life and death of anti-apartheid hero Imam Abdullah Haron, who was tortured and died in police custody in 1969.
25A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors
An Algerian actor, a Honduran journalist, a Liberian writer, a Cameroonian performer: four remarkable journeys to Spain.
26A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf
In the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.
27Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine
The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.
28Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East
A look at shifting regional politics, and how Hamas is circumventing blockade of Gaza to develop military capability.
29Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy
The story of the mysterious death of the Egyptian businessman, politician and spy Ashraf Marwan.
30Savouring the Past
We explore the hidden history of four popular dishes: Andalusian paella, the Levant's fattoush, Jordan's Mansaf, and Tunisian Zgougou Assidat.
31Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist
The life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.
32Songs for the Love of Palestine
Stories of four songs that reflect the Palestinian diaspora's heritage and desire to return to a homeland left in 1948.
33The Other Face of Europe
Young Arabs living in Europe often feel marginalised in their societies, leaving some vulnerable to radicalisation.
