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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.

Prince Andrew and The Epstein Scandal – The Newsnight Interview

Watch Prince Andrew and the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview on BBC Select

In this candid interview with the BBC from 2019, Prince Andrew discusses for the first time his meetings and relationship with convicted child sex offenders Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Prince Andrew addresses the allegations made against him and attempts to explain his actions. How much did he know about his former friends and how does he now reflect on his time with them?

The Man Putin Couldn't Kill

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Watch Navalny: The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill, a gripping Alexei Navalny documentary and learn more about the Russian opposition leader and his suspected poisoning.

The Prince and The Epstein Scandal

A powerful BBC documentary first broadcast in December 2019 featuring the victims of Jeffrey Epstein sharing their stories. In what was her first UK interview, Virginia Giuffre who claims to have been trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, spoke about her time with the convicted sex offender and her relationship with Prince Andrew.

Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11

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What factors drove Osama Bin Laden to mastermind his most audacious terrorist plot: 9/11?

Did anything in the childhood of Osama Bin Laden hint at his later evil actions? This fascinating history documentary on BBC Select investigates Bin Laden’s early years in Saudi Arabia.

The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

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This three-part documentary explores Rupert Murdoch’s power and influence over the past 30 years. From his influence on politics and elections to his own succession plans. A story of family, money and power.

Celebrated and hated in equal measure, Rupert Murdoch has arguably influenced society hugely in the last few decades. His media empire has helped influenced selecting British Prime Ministers and American Presidents as well as the outcome of the Brexit vote. He’s also faced political scandals and high-profile legal enquiries which impacted his legacy and his businesses. Learn more about his family including his children Elisabeth, James and Lachlan Murdoch, the Murdoch media empire and their story over the past 30 years.