This World

Lifestyle | Travel

Station:
BBC Two (UK)

Status:
Running

Start:
2004-01-04

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This World is a current affairs documentary programme which broadcast by BBC Two in United Kingdom, and it also airs worldwide throughout occasionally at BBC World News on digital services, satellite and cable in many countries. The series is mainly focus on social issues and current affairs stories around the world.

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List of episodes

S2022E1 - Why Ships Crash

Air Date: 18 Jan 2022 15:00 (CDT)

S2023E1 - Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop

Johnny Kitagawa's legendary male-only talent agency trained young boys to become superstars. But for over 50 years, Japan has kept Kitagawa's dark secret – a long history of allegations of sexual abuse, made by boys in his agency. Even after the music mogul's death in 2019, the Japanese media remained largely silent. Why?

Journalist Mobeen Azhar explores the suffocating reality of being a J-pop idol and the influence that Kitagawa had on the media, and exposes the brutal consequences of turning a blind eye.

Air Date: 07 Mar 2023 15:00 (CDT)

S2023E2 - Inside Taiwan: Standing Up to China

Taiwan is at the heart of a struggle between two nuclear powers – China and the United States - and there are fears it will become the next global conflict. President Xi Jinping insists Taiwan is part of China and must re-unify with the motherland. But Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen, says the island is already independent and must maintain its freedom and democracy.

Jane Corbin investigates how the Taiwanese government and young people are fighting what they say is Chinese disinformation, cyber attacks and dirty tricks.

Air Date: 23 Mar 2023 16:00 (CDT)