The Assassination

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The award-winning inside story. An investigation into the death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Includes interviews with those accused of her murder.

Episodes

  1. 02/28/2018

    Episode 10: Dead Ends

    “I laugh at it.” The accused speaks in the series finale. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    40 min

  2. 02/21/2018

    Episode 9: The Other Dead

    A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy. “Someone doesn’t want us to connect the dots.” With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    29 min

  3. 02/14/2018

    Episode 8: The Assassin’s Journey

    The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir’s killer - confidential police files reveal investigators weren’t interested. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    29 min

  4. 02/07/2018

    Episode 7: The Funeral

    Benazir speaks from the grave to lay blame for her murder. Riots mar the burial as the struggle to control the investigation begins. And her handwritten will reveals an unexpected successor. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    32 min

  5. 01/31/2018

    Episode 6: The Murder

    A final warning and the final day. “I felt there was a fire. Then, there was a blast”. An emotional and forensic account of Benazir’s last hours. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    21 min

  6. 01/24/2018

    Episode 5: Near Misses

    "Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?" Plots, house arrest, appeals for help; time is running out for Benazir Bhutto. Including contributions from her close friend, Victoria Schofield and reporter Ron Suskind. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    22 min

  7. 01/17/2018

    Episode 4: The Karachi Files

    Secret reports, an arrest and “hidden hands” – why the official investigation into the Karachi attack on Benazir Bhutto failed. Owen Bennett-Jones gives a deep dive on Pakistan’s deep state as the saga of Benazir’s death continues. Includes interviews with key anti-terror officers.

    35 min

  8. 01/10/2018

    Episode 3: The Call

    “He warned me not to come back”. Benazir’s attempt to ensure a safe return to Pakistan ends in fear, triggered by a disputed telephone conversation with Pakistan’s military ruler. With contributions from three people close to Benazir: the former Pakistani ambassador to Washington, Husain Haqqani; her American advisor Mark Siegal; and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author Ron Suskind. With Owen Bennett-Jones

    13 min

  9. 01/03/2018

    Episode 2: Family Matters

    An execution, a wedding and exile. Benazir Bhutto becomes the Muslim world's first female prime minister. The story of the Bhutto dynasty, the allegations of corruption against them and the growing power of their enemies. With Owen Bennett Jones.

    32 min

  10. 12/27/2017

    Episode 1: Return of the Queen

    "Her days were numbered." Introducing Benazir Bhutto and the story of her final journey home. Eight years of self-imposed exile ended when she returned to Pakistan to campaign for high office. Pakistani politics have long been lethal and Bhutto was in no doubt about the danger she faced. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

    17 min

  11. 12/18/2017

    Benazir Bhutto: The Prologue

    She was assassinated 10 years ago but no-one has been convicted of Benazir Bhutto's murder. Why? Her family is to Pakistan what the Kennedys are to the US. Owen Bennett-Jones investigates. Episode 1 is out on 27 December.

    3 min
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The award-winning inside story. An investigation into the death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Includes interviews with those accused of her murder.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC World Service
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2018
  • Show Website
    The Assassination

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