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Al Jazeera World Season 2019: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 2019 Episodes

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

January 15th, 201948 min

Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

January 22nd, 201946 min

Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?

3. Morocco's Village Superwomen

January 29th, 201946 min

Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.

4. Iraq's Dying Rivers

February 5th, 201947 min

War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.

5. The Algerian Revolutionary

February 12th, 201948 min

Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.

6. The Ceska Murders

February 19th, 201948 min

How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.

7. The Archbishop and the PLO

February 26th, 201948 min

The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.

8. Morsi: The Final Hours

March 19th, 201948 min

An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.

9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

March 26th, 201949 min

An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.

10. Istanbul: Songs of the City

April 2nd, 201946 min

Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.

11. The French Orientalist

April 9th, 201946 min

French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.

12. Welcome to Italy

April 16th, 201947 min

Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.

13. Casablanca Fight Club

April 23rd, 201948 min

A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.

14. Wedding on Hold

April 30th, 201947 min

Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.

15. Stateless in Lebanon

May 21st, 201946 min

The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.

16. Afghan United

May 28th, 201948 min

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

17. The Gaza Gas Deal

June 4th, 201948 min

The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

18. The Love of Books

June 25th, 201947 min

In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.

19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?

July 2nd, 201946 min

A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.

20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

July 9th, 201948 min

Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.

21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

July 16th, 201946 min

In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.

22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire

July 27th, 201949 min

Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?

23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power

August 6th, 201948 min

Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour

August 13th, 201947 min

Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

September 3rd, 201947 min

Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.

26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

September 10th, 201946 min

Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.

27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

September 17th, 201947 min

Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.

28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels

September 24th, 201947 min

Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division

October 1st, 201948 min

Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

October 15th, 201948 min

The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.

31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

October 22nd, 201947 min

The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.

32. Egypt's Squash Champions

October 29th, 201948 min

Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.

33. The New Women of Gaza

November 5th, 201949 min

The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.

34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

November 12th, 201947 min

The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.

35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet

November 19th, 201948 min

The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.

36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

November 26th, 201948 min

The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.

37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey

December 10th, 201947 min

A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.

38. Darfur: Football for Peace

December 17th, 201947 min

A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.

39. Double Exile

December 24th, 201948 min

The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.

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