Weekend Episodes Episode guide
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The Making of a Saint
Thousands in Rome for the declaration of Mother Teresa a saint; G-20 and free trade.
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Can the Wrong Pair of Shoes Hamper Job Chances?
Wrong choice of shoes can be professional suicide; Hong Kong election; autism and women.
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G-20 Day One
Leaders of the G-20 meet in China; a "Wilde" tale; EU, Ireland, Apple and unpaid taxes.
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China Signs Up to Help Stop Climate Change
China agreement on climate change; Philippines president gives powers to military.
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The World Nomad Games Open in Kyrgyzstan
Events at the second Nomad games to begin; migrants in Bavaria; Generation "M".
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President Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan Dead
Uzbekistan mourns; sainthood for Mother Teresa of Kolkata; Trump and Utah Republicans.
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Turkish Incursion into Syria Intensifies
Turkish incursion into Syria intensifies; from Youtube sensation to Quincy Jones protégé.
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State Funeral in Italy for Earthquake Victims
A state funeral in Italy for earthquake victims; a burkini discussion; blind photography.
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FARC Rebels to Announce Ceasefire
FARC rebels to announce ceasefire; the mood towards asylum in Austria; Dubai Opera House.
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Funerals in Italy for Earthquake Victims
A day of national mourning in Italy; why did Nastya Melnychenko break her silence?
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Earth's New Cousin?
Have scientists found a new "earth"? "Clear" path to ceasefire in Syria; a glass tunnel.
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Zimbabwe in Crisis
Clashes in Zimbabwe; court suspends burkini ban; de-radicalised individuals.
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Mass Vaccinations in the DRC and Angola
A large-scale vaccination campaign against yellow fever in Africa; the legacy of Rio.
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Talking Periods in China
Fu Yuanhui breaks taboo on menstruation in China; jailhouse slang; bomb in Turkey.
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Deadly Blast in Turkey
Explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey; Britain's sugar tax? Teju Cole on race.
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The Confessions of Aaradhna
A New Zealand singer and her newly released album "Brown Girl"; the "Bolt" effect.
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The Man Who Makes Horses Dance
Tom Hunt's music for Charlotte and her horse, Valegro; Usain Bolt, Jamaica and the 4X100.
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Usain Bolts into the History Books
Bolt completes quest of historic "treble treble"; Nigerian women trafficking in Italy.
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Is Usain Bolt Stealing the Show from Female Athletes?
Update from athletics in Rio; Briton creates national youth orchestra in Iraq
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Hackers Target Russian Whistleblower Yulia Stepanova
Athlete lives in hiding after doping revelations; Hungary's migrant quota referendum
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Russian Doping Whistleblower Hacked
Yulia Stepanova's details accessed; Brighton's reaction to Brexit; Depicting inequality
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UN Threatens South Sudan With Arms Embargo
South Sudan says it will no longer cooperate with UN; Cannes bans Burkinis on its beaches
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Evan McMullin: An Alternative to Donald Trump?
Former CIA officer's bid for US president; Fidel Castro turns 90; Barbers and depression
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UN Approves South Sudan Troop Deployment
South Sudan says it will not cooperate with UN; Can tossing coins help us make decisions?
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The Conflict Over Aleppo
Rebels in Aleppo say they've broken through government lines; major Istanbul rally.
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Iran 'Executes' Nuclear Scientist
An Iranian nuclear scientist has been executed; do shorter hours equal more productivity?
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Thailand Goes to the Polls
Thais vote in a referendum on a new constitution; Iranian nuclear scientist 'executed'.
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Five Years After the Tottenham Riots
The Tottenham riots, five years on; Brazil welcomes the world to Rio 2016
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Donald Trump Endorses Paul Ryan
Donald Trump moves to repair relations with his party leadership; the Rio Olympics begin.
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Rio Welcomes the World
The 31st Olympic Games open in Rio; the British woman murdered in Pakistan; digital detox