The Documentary Episodes Episode guide
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Passport to paradise
In Vanuatu, a tiny Pacific Island Nation, a controversial passport scheme is a concern
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How to buy your own country
The winners and losers from the booming global citizenship trade.
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America's child brides
In America children can get married legally in most states. Jane O'Brien investigates.
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The imam and the artist
Searching for justice for South Africa’s Imam Abdullah Haron who spoke against apartheid
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World War Two: The economic battle
How the countries involved in WW2 fought to feed their people and fund their armies
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Living with leprosy
Aleks Krotoski on the history of leprosy and its stigma.
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The Sunscreen Song: The class of '99
How director Baz Luhrmann’s unusual pop song became a global hit
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My very extended family
When Julia discovers she has more than twenty siblings, she must redefine her family
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Why Woodstock still matters
On its 50th anniversary, we explore the social impact of the legendary Woodstock Festival
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Peterloo: The massacre that changed Britain
The story of the Peterloo Massacre – an event which changed British history.
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Redemption Song
People share stories about music that has changed their lives.
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Black girls don't swim
Does hair stop black girls from getting into the water?
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Kraftwerk: Computer World
How the German band Kraftwerk's classic album Computer World has changed people's lives
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The spy of Raspberry Falls
A former CIA officer begins 20 years in prison for selling secrets to the Chinese.
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When Africa meets China
Linda Yueh uncovers the trend of Africans moving to live in China
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World Book Café: Copenhagen
Authors share their experiences of the reality of living in the Danish capital.
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My Favourite Things
People share stories about music that has changed their lives
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Music to land on the Moon by
The history of the space race told through music lyrics.
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You Are My Sunshine
The 1930s country song You Are My Sunshine and how it became a children's favourite
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The Dyatlov Pass mystery
How the death of nine Russian students has fuelled conspiracy theories for 60 years
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World Book Café: Nairobi
The new generation of Kenyan writers making waves in East Africa.
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The magic fingers of Rashid Khan
The life behind the magic fingers of Afghan spin bowler Rashid Khan.
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Destination education
Liyang Liu talks to Chinese school students studying in the UK.
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Remembering Afghanistan's Elvis
Ahmad Zahir died in 1979 yet his music still unites generations of Afghans
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Falling Rock
The challenges faced by Native American young people
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Ticket to a new life
Many Pacific Islanders enter New Zealand’s visa lottery. What happens to the winners?