News & Current Affairs
Life at 50 Degrees Celsius
One of the deadliest results of the climate crisis is extreme heat. People are now forced to live in temperatures never previously endured by human beings and evidence suggests that the planet is continuing to grow even warmer. This series reveals the far-reaching consequences – sometimes made worse by pollution or conflict – and community resilience as they meet the new challenges.
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.
The Day Los Angeles Burned
The BBC investigates the LA Fires. Human stories of loss and dramatic escape; the science, politics and economics of one of the world’s wealthiest cities, on the frontline of climate change. With first hand testimony, interviews and footage filmed as the fires took hold, the documentary asks if more could have been done to minimise loss of life and property, and how to survive in a warming world.
Rage Against the Regime: Iran
Featuring the extraordinary stories of eyewitnesses and survivors, this series reveals the truth about the mass anti-government protests that have erupted across Iran over the past 15 years, from the contested election of 2009 to Bloody November.
David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count
Is there a hierarchy of prejudice placing Jews firmly at the bottom? Comedian David Baddiel outlines why he feels anti-Jewish sentiment seems less concerning to those who oppose all other forms of discrimination. David Schwimmer, Sarah Silverman, Stephen Fry and Miriam Margolyes join David to explore why there appears to be silence from those who often shout loudest about bigotry.