The story of two young strangers who meet online and fall in love during the Covid lockdowns. A musical narrated by Stephen Fry and performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, for the BBC World Service. For all episodes, search for U.Me the Co

Fukushima: 7. Atonement

Jun 25th, 2023 28m 56s

Former energy company executive Suto, was supposed to ensure that accidents like this couldn’t happen. Ten years later, he searches for atonement. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesTutor: K

Fukushima: 6. Legacy

Jun 18th, 2023 28m 32s

Years after the disaster, one of the “suicide squad” questions his heroism in a town of ghosts. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesIto: Matt McCooeyKeiko: Naoko MoriFukushima is written by

Fukushima: 5. Invisible enemy

Jun 11th, 2023 28m 28s

“We are at war….” Politicians seize control. And then a breakthrough; can the disaster be contained? A drama about the events of March 2011.Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime minister: Kevin ShenHosono

Fukushima: 4. Evacuation

Jun 4th, 2023 28m 6s

The reactors are unstable. A “suicide squad” of older workers is sent inside and young staff are evacuated. Pressure levels are dangerously high, raising the chances of another explosion. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: To

Fukushima: 3. Explosion

May 28th, 2023 30m 26s

A massive explosion rocks the stricken power plant. Can the reactors be cooled? The nuclear plant manager has an unorthodox plan to prevent further disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura

Fukushima: 2. Emergency

May 21st, 2023 28m 9s

Japan battles to maintain control in the face of nuclear disaster. Can catastrophe be averted? A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaSaito: Sadao UedaIto: Matt McCooeyShi

Fukushima: 1. Tsunami

1 May 14th, 2023 27m 31s

Japan’s nuclear plant is hit as an immense wave surges past defences and floods reactors. It’s a desperate fight to contain a disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji Miha

Introducing Fukushima

May 3rd, 2023 2m 52s

A drama about losing control in Japan’s nuclear emergency. The heroes who fight to contain the disaster and those whose mistakes lead Japan to catastrophe. Years later, some seek atonement. This seven-part drama from the BBC World Service is r

Get ready for changes

Apr 25th, 2023 54s

A new drama is coming soon.

Fall of the Shah: 9. God’s government

Mar 25th, 2019 27m 50s

Enemies are put on trial as Ayatollah Khomeini consolidates his power, in the final episode of the drama. But is this justice, or a desire for revenge? #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 8. The collapse

Mar 18th, 2019 28m 27s

Protesters surround the US Embassy. Meanwhile, in episode eight, there’s a power clash in the race to become Iran’s new prime minister. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 7. The return of the hidden imam

Mar 11th, 2019 28m 15s

Millions gather in Iran’s streets to welcome the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini. In the seventh episode of the drama, can the new prime minister maintain order? #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 6. Shah raft

Mar 4th, 2019 28m 9s

The Shah is forced to quit Iran to make way for the new prime minister. Sharpour Bakhtiar is a liberal – and a former prisoner of the Shah. In episode six of the drama, the revolution is moving forward. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 5. A passion play

Feb 25th, 2019 28m 16s

The Americans are arguing with themselves. Should President Carter support the Shah? Meanwhile, in episode five of the drama, there’s more violence on the Iranian streets. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 4. No instructions

Feb 18th, 2019 28m 3s

The Shah asks for help from the US, but they have problems of their own. In the fourth part of the drama, protesters are taking over large parts of Tehran. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 3. An audience with the Ayatollah

Feb 11th, 2019 28m 1s

The man behind the protests. In episode three of the drama, a young journalist goes to France to meet the Ayatollah. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 2. Black Friday

Feb 4th, 2019 28m 10s

Protesters take to the streets, inspired by exiled religious leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. The Shah mobilises his army. Episode two of the drama. #FalloftheShah

Fall of the Shah: 1. An island of stability

Jan 28th, 2019 27m 46s

Something is coming. Can America's friendship with Iran survive? In the first episode of the nine-part drama, US President Jimmy Carter visits Tehran in December 1977. #FalloftheShah

The trailer

Jan 21st, 2019 2m 27s

A tale of power, betrayal and fear. Taking you back to the 1970s, when the Iranian Revolution would change the world forever. With Game of Thrones star Dame Diana Rigg. The nine-part drama is coming soon.