Global Affairs Documentaries
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.
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
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
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.