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Decades That Defined Us

Once the devastation of two world wars was over, the decades that followed were a period of growth, innovation and turbulence. This social history documentary paints a picture of life during the defining decades of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Using news clips and home movie footage from the time, as well as interviews with world leaders and the general public, see the story of these significant eras.
Royal Wives at War

A family torn apart, a country thrown into crisis and the world plunged into war. 80 years after the abdication crisis of Edward and Mrs. Simpson, this drama-documentary tells the story of a family affair that changed the course of world events. Using the original words of the two women at the center of the battle, the future Queen Mother and divorcee Wallis Simpson, the full scandal is revealed.
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.
The Kingdom: The World's Most Powerful Prince

Prince Mohammed is heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia, the most influential country in the Middle East. As ‘Prime Minister’, the young prince has already instigated the fastest changes to Saudi society since the country’s formation in 1932. Karaoke bars, mixed crowds in restaurants, and raves in the desert have suddenly sprung up. Yet his rise to power has involved abductions, torture and murder.