Global Eye
Series 2
202614 episodes
Global Eye returns for a new series, bringing you forensic journalism from all corners of the world by BBC Eye - the World Service's critically acclaimed investigative unit - and featuring expert global correspondents taking you to the heart of the biggest international issues.
Episode 1
On The Trail of Mexico’s ‘Fentanyl King’
Jul 13, 202628m
This week, Shawn Yuan is in Mexico investigating the extraordinary story of one of the world's most wanted fugitives - a man accused of fuelling the global fentanyl crisis. And from Mexico to Kenya, BBC Eye goes inside the online manosphere.
Episode 2
Inside Hungary's Political Earthquake
Jul 20, 202629m
This week, in the aftermath of a political earthquake in Hungary, Stephanie Hegarty explores whether the downfall of Viktor Orbán could be a warning sign for populist leaders everywhere, and BBC Eye investigates the Russian nationalists who are taking the law into their own hands.
Episode 3
Japan’s Changing Identity
Jul 27, 202629m
This week, BBC Eye talks to Ukrainians civilians abused in Russian-occupied Ukraine and tracks down the prison guards, officials and soldiers likely responsible. And Kurumi Mori explores a question now shaping the future of Japan: as the country relies more on foreign workers, can it embrace greater diversity without losing what it means to be Japanese?
Episode 4
A Journey Across Iran
Aug 3, 202629m
Nawal al Maghafi journeys across Iran to areas rarely accessed by international journalists, speaking to people from across Iranian society about the impact of the war, and what comes next. Also, rare access to the motorcycle riders who risk their lives to smuggle Iranian fuel across the mountains into Pakistan. The BBC's senior international correspondent Nawal Al Maghafi is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.
Episode 5
Ghana’s reparations campaign
Aug 17, 202629m
On this episode, Aleem Maqbool reports from Cape Coast, Ghana, on the country's efforts to spearhead a global campaign for reparations from nations and institutions that profited from the transatlantic slave trade. And BBC Eye has exclusive access to Interpol officers as they target human trafficking networks in West Africa and help a father search for his missing children.
Episode 6
Inside The Taliban's Afghanistan
Aug 24, 202629m
In this episode, Mahjooba Nowrouzi reports from Afghanistan on the fate of the young women footballers in exile fighting for their voices to be heard. And BBC Eye has rare access inside Afghanistan's Taliban leadership, offering remarkable insight into the men now shaping the country's future.
Episode 7
Nigeria's Growing Kidnapping Crisis
Sep 7, 202629m
In this episode, Yemisi Adegoke reports on Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis and meets some of the girls who survived an abduction four years ago and are now back at school in defiance of their kidnappers. And BBC Eye investigates claims Nigeria's Christians are being deliberately targeted for their faith.
Episode 8
El Salvador: The Price of Safety
Sep 14, 202629m
In this episode: João Fellet is in Brazil ahead of the election there and he investigates El Salvador's controversial crackdown on gang violence. Once considered one of the world's most dangerous countries, El Salvador has seen violent crime fall dramatically. But as politicians elsewhere in Latin America, including Brazil, look to its example, we ask what lies behind the headlines? And what has this transformation really cost?
Episode 9
Indonesia's Toxic Haze Crisis
Sep 21, 202629m
In this episode: Rebecca Henschke reports from Indonesia on a devastating environmental crisis as vast forest and peatland fires burn across the country, covering the region in toxic haze and raising urgent questions about climate, industry and political accountability. And BBC Eye investigates allegations of abuse at some of Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools, as a former student speaks out, we examine claims that powerful institutions have helped shield an accused teacher from justice.
Episode 10
The Murder That Changed Malta
Sep 28, 202629m
In this episode, Anna Holligan reports from Malta, where a landmark verdict in the murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has reignited questions about corruption, accountability and whether reforms promised after her death have ever been fully delivered. Plus, BBC Eye reports on a story of power, secrecy and murder at the heart of South Africa's security establishment.
Episode 11
Serbia at a Crossroads
Oct 5, 202629m
In this episode: Sandra Maksimovic reports from Serbia, where a deadly infrastructure disaster has become the catalyst for the country's biggest political challenge in years. What began as a demand for accountability has grown into a nationwide student-led protest movement against corruption, exposing deep divisions over governance, transparency and Serbia's future direction. As the country heads to the polls, we examine a nation increasingly divided between competing visions of what Serbia is and what it should become. Plus: the growing debate over AI safety. How realistic are warnings that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity?
Episode 12
Canada: A Nation Divided?
Oct 12, 202629m
In this episode: Nadine Yousif reports from Canada, where growing tensions over Alberta's place within the federation are fuelling a debate about identity, sovereignty and political power. As some push for greater autonomy and others warn against deepening divisions, Global Eye examines competing visions of Canada's future. Plus: we travel to the remote mountains of Papua, where the world's last tropical glaciers are rapidly disappearing, exploring what their loss means for Indigenous communities and a landscape undergoing profound change.
Episode 13
Inside Israel's Youth Vote
Oct 19, 202629m
In this episode: Shaina Oppenheimer reports from Israel ahead of a closely fought election, asking why young Jewish Israelis are more likely to identify with the political right than Gen Z voters in many other countries. As first-time voters prepare to cast their ballots, we examine the forces shaping a generation's political outlook. Plus: BBC Eye explores how people in Gaza are trying to survive amid widespread destruction of the infrastructure they rely on across a summer of Israeli bombardment – despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 10 October 2025.
Episode 14
26/10/2026
Oct 26, 202629m