Coming in October 2023

Doc picks BBC Monthly docs and specials are here.  

October 1973 – The War That Changed Everything
September 30 – November 15
One hour

Michael Goldfarb tells the story of the war that began on the 6th October 1973 and ended less than three weeks later – yet somehow the Israeli and Arab states combatants, as well as the rest of the world, still live with the aftermath today.

World Book Club: Michael Chabon
October 7 – October 31
One hour

American writer Michael Chabon talks about his 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.

Other People’s Children
October 21 – November 15
One hour

Namulanta Kombo hears the stories of domestic workers who spend years away from their homes and families, caring for other people’s children. They talk about the thrill of watching someone else’s child take their first steps, and the challenges of keeping your family together when you’re thousands of miles apart.