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The Assassination

An investigation into the death of Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Dead Ends
'I laugh at it.' The accused speaks in the series finale.
18 May 2018,15 mins
The Other Dead
A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy.
17 May 2018,15 mins
The Assassin's Journey
The Assassin's Journey. The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir's killer.
16 May 2018,15 mins
The Funeral
Benazir speaks from the grave to lay blame for her murder.
15 May 2018,15 mins
The Murder
A final warning and the final day.
14 May 2018,15 mins
Near Misses
'Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?'.
11 May 2018,15 mins
The Karachi Files
Secret reports, an arrest and 'hidden hands'.
10 May 2018,15 mins
The Call
'He warned me not to come back.'.
09 May 2018,15 mins
Family Matters
An execution, a wedding and exile.
08 May 2018,15 mins
Return of the Queen
An investigation into the death of Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan.
07 May 2018,15 mins