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“I laugh at it.” The accused speaks in the series finale. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy. “Someone doesn’t want us to connect the dots.” With Owen Bennett-Jones.
The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir’s killer - confidential police files reveal investigators weren’t interested. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
“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
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.
"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.
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.
a very well-told story about a fascinating politician #BenazirBhutto @BBCWorldService
Thanks Bibi, rest in peace.
Brilliant, brilliant,brilliant. Can't put it down and will listen again.
beautifully presented well researched keeps you hooked!
Brilliant research, well done Owen
As someone else common did I would appreciate it if you did this title of this I get a reporting for other mysterious deaths of famous and not so famous prople
Well done!
I really enjoyed this podcast.
This is one of the best Podcasts I have listened to. very informative and extremely well produced. Totally gripping, and disturbingly factual.
This is such an interesting podcast and has provided insights into a country, a culture, a political state and historic point that I had no idea even happened previously to listening. The depth of the research and understanding of this podcast is phenomenal. Absolutely worth the time!
I had no idea who this incredible woman was before this podcast, and the integrity and depth that the reporter has brought to telling not just her story but also his own is all the difference. I'm now very interested in learning more about Pakistani history and politics. When our own woman prime minister was elected and was later revealed to be pregnant, Jacinda Ardern, she was compared to Benizir Bhutto and it was with pride that I could appreciate the comparison. This podcast is an absolute must for anyone interested in the roles of women in politics, especially in democracy, for feminists, and for people interested in Pakistanti political history and culture. I'll be listening to the whole thing more than once.
brilliant podcast, i have to admit my knowledge of Benazir Bhutto was non existant before this but the story and facts were told and put together brilliantly. enjoy
a brilliant series. Thank you so much for the huge amount of work putting this together
Excellent work. Excellent podcast. I want more!
this podcast revealed the character of Pakistan's Army.
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amazing podcast
excellent podcast !!
beautifully rendered. listening to this is not a chore but enlightening
Brilliant podcast, well researched and detailed.