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.
11 Available Episodes (11 Total)Average duration: 00:24:46
Feb 28, 2018
Episode 10: Dead Ends
00:39:35
“I laugh at it.” The accused speaks in the series finale. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
Feb 21, 2018
Episode 9: The Other Dead
00:28:53
A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy. “Someone doesn’t want us to connect the dots.” With Owen Bennett-Jones.
Feb 14, 2018
Episode 8: The Assassin’s Journey
00:28:48
The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir’s killer - confidential police files reveal investigators weren’t interested. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
Feb 07, 2018
Episode 7: The Funeral
00:31:59
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.
Jan 31, 2018
Episode 6: The Murder
00:21:12
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.
Jan 24, 2018
Episode 5: Near Misses
00:22:22
"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.
Jan 17, 2018
Episode 4: The Karachi Files
00:34:57
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.
Jan 10, 2018
Episode 3: The Call
00:12:34
“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
Jan 03, 2018
Episode 2: Family Matters
00:31:55
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.
Dec 27, 2017
Episode 1: Return of the Queen
00:17:28
"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.
Feb 28 | 00:39:35
Episode 10: Dead Ends
Feb 21 | 00:28:53
Episode 9: The Other Dead
Feb 14 | 00:28:48
Episode 8: The Assassin’s Journey
Feb 07 | 00:31:59
Episode 7: The Funeral
Jan 31 | 00:21:12
Episode 6: The Murder
Jan 24 | 00:22:22
Episode 5: Near Misses
Jan 17 | 00:34:57
Episode 4: The Karachi Files
Jan 10 | 00:12:34
Episode 3: The Call
Jan 03 | 00:31:55
Episode 2: Family Matters
Dec 27 | 00:17:28
Episode 1: Return of the Queen
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