Global Affairs Documentaries
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
The politics behind the Troubles in Northern Ireland are well known. But this is the story of the ordinary men, women and children who were drawn into a conflict that spanned three decades. Mixing personal testimonies with archive footage, this groundbreaking documentary shines a light on communities that had to live with daily conflict and are still struggling to hold onto peace today.
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson
In recent history, few people have had more impact on Britain than Boris Johnson. This revealing documentary looks at his spectacular rise and fall by talking to those closest to him, both friends and enemies. It’s a ride to the very top filled with scandal, cunning and betrayal. Using incredible rarely seen footage, the series unpacks the motives of the man, and the strategy of the politician.
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.
The Interview: Yulia Navalnaya
Alexei Navalny was President Putin’s most vocal critic. Poisoned by a deadly nerve agent and later jailed in Russia, Navalny died in February 2024 in one of the country’s most brutal penal colonies. As his memoir, Patriot, is published-including never-before-seen prison diaries-his wife Yulia tells their story to the BBC and explains why she would like to be President of Russia.
October 7th: One Year On
When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th 2023, it led to a war now threatening to engulf the entire region. For the past year, BBC reporter Jane Corbin has followed four families, two in Israel and two in Gaza. Tens of thousands of Gazans are reported to have been killed. Many Israeli hostages have died in captivity; more are still being held by Hamas. A peace deal looks as far away as ever.