Global Affairs Documentaries

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BBC Select has a range of compelling documentaries focusing on the latest global issues and social issues that matter to us all. Stream shows from BBC News and leading documentary filmmakers and get the inside story on politics, influential world leaders, regional conflicts and more.

The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War

The Zero Line:
Inside Russia’s War

After four years of war, in Russia there is close to zero public opposition to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But a few are prepared to speak out. Across 2025, Russian soldiers from the frontline and civilians at home agreed to film with us in secret. Their testimony exposes the true scale of horror unfolding on the Russian side. And by taking part, they’re risking arrest or worse.

The King of Jordan and the Children of Gaza

The King of Jordan and the Children of Gaza

After two devastating years of war, there is now a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. But will it lead to a lasting peace? Jordan, which borders Israel and the occupied West Bank and has a large Palestinian population, has seen the crisis close up. Emmy-winning reporter Fergal Keane speaks to King Abdullah and asks what the future holds for Gaza, and what hope is there now of a wider peace in the region.

No Justice Just Kills

no justice just kills

Featuring behind the scenes footage of the criminal investigation and firsthand testimony from survivors, “No Justice, Just Kills” investigates the flawed prosecution of US marines implicated in the 2005 killing of women and children in Haditha, Iraq. Two decades later, two survivors try to find out who was responsible for their families’ deaths, and why those who pulled the trigger walked free.

Trump and the Tech Titans

Trump and the Tech Titans

Peter Thiel. David Sacks. Elon Musk. Mark Zuckerberg. Jeff Bezos. These tech titans have pledged their loyalty to President Trump. But what do they really believe and what do they stand to gain? This unfiltered portrait, revealed by insiders, shows where American democracy is heading and how this handful of tech billionaires accumulated such unprecedented power and influence.

Louis Theroux: The Settlers

Louis Theroux The Settlers

Louis Theroux travels to the West Bank to meet some of the large and growing community of religious-nationalist Israeli settlers based there. Since the Hamas-led attack on October 7th, 2023, when around 1,200 Israelis were killed, the settlers have been emboldened to expand their areas of control. Louis travels throughout the territory to understand the consequences of their activity.