Global Affairs Documentaries
The Story of China
A sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity.
7/7: The London Bombings
July 7, 2005: four bombs explode in London. They are the first suicide bombings on English soil. Hour by hour, day by day, this is the in-depth story of the biggest police investigation in British history to find the terrorists responsible. Detectives, survivors, emergency services and victims’ families speak about their experiences. What could have been done differently to avoid this tragedy?
Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
From tariffs to TikTok, the inside story of Trump vs Xi and the personalities, policies and pivotal moments that have shaped a world-changing battle for power and influence.
The Real Spies Among Friends
From Cold War Washington to contemporary Moscow, Beirut backstreets to Buckingham Palace, it’s a story as gripping as any thriller. British double agents, Philby, Burgess, Maclean, and Blunt, came from privileged backgrounds, but stole secrets and leaked them to Russia. Told by experts including ex-officers from MI5 and the KGB, this documentary lifts the lid on a shocking chapter in history.
What Happened At Chernobyl?
The 1986 explosion at Chernobyl triggered a public health emergency across Europe. Today, the site’s strategic location continues to shape dynamics in Russia’s war with Ukraine. Forty years on from the disaster, Jordan Dunbar travels to Chernobyl to examine the events that led to the world’s worst nuclear accident and what we can learn from them today.