Foreign Correspondent

Series 2021

TV-PG
In-depth documentary reports from all over the world about current events that often raise political controversy. Each episode covers a single topic.

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27 Episodes

  • Give Us The Ballot
    E1
    Give Us The BallotMeet the formidable women in Georgia who fought for democracy and won. They faced generations of racism and voter suppression, inspiring record black voter turnout. Now their sights are set on the American South.
  • City of Fear
    E2
    City of FearOnce a city of protest, now a city of fear. Bill Birtles chronicles freedom's final days as Hong Kong activists face a stark choice: should they stay and fight for democracy, risking jail or flee and campaign from abroad?
  • Poking The Bear
    E3
    Poking The BearHe was poisoned, almost blinded, arrested and jailed but Alexei Navalny isn't cowed. He wants to force out President Putin and he's risking his life to do it. The inside story of Navalny's plan to take down the President.
  • Women of the Revolution
    E4
    Women of the RevolutionThe women are rising. With their men jailed, Belarusian women have stepped on to the frontlines of the revolution. Inspired by a fearless great-grandmother, they won't give up till they've toppled their President.
  • Great Wall of Japan
    E5
    Great Wall of JapanAs Japan commemorates the 10th anniversary of the tsunami, Mark Willacy travels along the north-eastern coast to meet the fishermen and communities affected by a $17 billion project to build a new seawall running 400km.
  • Tomorrow Will Be Better
    E6
    Tomorrow Will Be BetterBali's natural beauty and rich culture have made it a top holiday destination but since COVID hit the island is struggling. Locals are now questioning their dependence on tourism and the over-development it has unleashed.
  • Troubled Waters
    E7
    Troubled WatersNew Zealand's clean, green image hides a dirty truth. Polluted by intensive dairy farming, its waterways are some of the most degraded in the world. Will the Ardern government clean it up or will the Maori take control?
  • Into the Outbreak
    E8
    Into the OutbreakAustralian reporter Lily Mayers moved to Spain, the country of her ancestors, in the midst of the COVID pandemic as the country endures its worst upheaval since the civil war. Filmed over six months, Into the Outbreak paints an intimate portrait of a people struggling to survive through a once-in-a-lifetime crisis.
  • Road to Reunion
    E9
    Road to ReunionIn a world TV exclusive, Sarah Ferguson reports on the fallout of a brutal US immigration policy that tore families apart. She tracks the journey of a mother seeking to reunite with her children after 4 years alone.
  • The Sinking Sea
    E10
    The Sinking SeaFor millennia, its waters healed the faithful. Today they're the source of conflict and tension. Eric Tlozek takes us on a spectacular journey through an ancient land to unravel the mysteries of the disappearing Dead Sea.
  • Troubled Land
    E11
    Troubled LandThe fallout from Brexit, as decades of peace are punctured by violence. Will the troubles reignite and Northern Ireland plunge back into violent conflict over a border dispute? Samantha Hawley reports.
  • American Deepfake
    E12
    American DeepfakeIs seeing believing? Not anymore. AI can now make fake video where real people say and do things they never did. Hamish Macdonald reports on deepfakes, the technology some fear will undermine civilisation as we know it.
  • Clash of the Titans (Part 1)
    E13
    Clash of the Titans (Part 1)As China celebrates its Communist Party's centenary, relations between the world's two superpowers are in dire straits. With special access inside China, we explore the deeper forces pushing US-Sino relations to the brink.
  • Clash of the Titans (Part 2)
    E14
    Clash of the Titans (Part 2)There's a tech war being fought between the US and China. While the US has had the edge, China is catching up fast, investing heavily in A.I., robotics and surveillance. Will it overtake the US to dominate the 21st century?
  • Nomadland
    E15
    NomadlandMongolia's nomadic herders have survived the harsh climate of the steppes for centuries. Now they're facing the new and unpredictable threat of climate change, with more extreme weather. Can these resilient people adapt?
  • Cartel Country
    E16
    Cartel CountryTens of thousands missing, many more murdered. So why are Mexico's violent drug cartels operating with impunity? We go inside the most powerful cartel to meet the footsoldiers. Corruption, they say, goes right to the top.
  • #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
    E17
    #WhatsHappeningInMyanmarA military coup, a young democracy shattered. Six months on Myanmar's Gen Z is resisting, boycotting the military and its businesses. Many are in hiding, some are picking up guns. Is the country on the brink of civil war?
  • Right to Choose
    E18
    Right to ChooseThe right to an abortion in the US is on the brink. Guaranteed by the Supreme Court 50 years ago, that right has been wound back by the states. With the Court about to reconsider the issue, many states could ban it overnight.
  • Dead White Man's Clothes
    E19
    Dead White Man's ClothesThe dark side of the world's fashion addiction. Many of our old clothes, donated to charities, end up in rotting textile mountains in West Africa. This is a story about how our waste is creating an environmental disaster.
  • Return of the Taliban
    E20
    Return of the TalibanThe Taliban is back. Even before foreign forces have withdrawn from Afghanistan, the hardline Islamic force has seized control of the country. In the lead up to the takeover, Yalda Hakim asks its leaders how they will rule.
  • Dead on Arrival
    E21
    Dead on ArrivalSince the start of the pandemic, 21 delivery workers in South Korea have died. Unions blame overwork. As demand for home deliveries explodes, the pressure on sorters and drivers is relentless. Now they're fighting back.
  • Old King Coal
    E22
    Old King CoalFrom Europe to the US, coal is under fire. Environmentalists are circling, mines closing. As coal declines how will communities fare? We go to the US & Spain to see how different regions are managing the dying days of coal.
  • Out of Africa
    E23
    Out of AfricaEurope's museums are stashed full of Africa's cultural heritage, much taken in colonial times. Some was looted, some traded. The museums say they're the rightful owners but others say the objects belong in Africa.
  • The Cruel Sea
    E24
    The Cruel SeaOne Spanish yacht, a quarter of a million square kilometres of sea. Boatloads of desperate men, women and children fleeing for their lives. Can a Barcelona crew help thousands on a risky journey and steer them to safety?
  • China's Future
    E25
    China's FutureThree young people. Three stories of living differently in China. This generation is richer than their parents but the pressure to achieve and fit in is heavy. They're finding their own way to rebel in search of identity.
  • Destination Mars
    E26
    Destination MarsIn the era of New Space, billionaire Elon Musk is blazing the trail. He's building a gigantic starship to fly humans further than ever before. Sarah Ferguson reports on one man's extraordinary mission: Destination Mars.
  • Fallout: The Legacy of the Chernobyl Disaster
    E27
    Fallout: The Legacy of the Chernobyl DisasterThe site of the world's worst nuclear accident Chernobyl is now a tourist destination. Linton Besser visits the exclusion zone to see the devastation of nuclear meltdown, government-sanctioned cover-up and radiation sickness.

 

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