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27 min

S2026 · E1 · Apr 18, 2026

Artemis II: Return to the Moon Episode 1

Four astronauts. One historic mission. Watch as the crew of Artemis II wave goodbye to earth, their family and friends to make a mark in the story of space travel.

26 min

S2026 · E2 · Jun 23, 2026

Starmer: What Went Wrong? Episode 2

From triumph to turmoil, the story of how Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership unravelled, from Labour’s historic 2024 landslide to the fatal miscalculations and internal revolt that forced him from power.

27 min

S2026 · E3 · Jun 28, 2026

The Week of Extreme Heat Episode 3

The last week of June 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across parts of the UK and Europe. While some enjoyed the sunshine, the heat caused trains, schools and emergency services to buckle.

23 min

S2026 · E4 · Jul 21, 2026

Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM? Episode 4

From Manchester mayor to prime minister in a matter of months; Andy Burnham has been in politics for decades but what is his record and what does he stand for? The BBC's Joe Pike explores who is the man behind the top job.

17 min

S2026 · E5 · Jul 30, 2026

Europe on Fire Episode 5

In France, the wildfires have been described as the worst disaster since World War Two. In Spain, a national emergency was declared as fires burned out of control near Madrid.

10 min

S2026 · E6 · Aug 20, 2026

Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back? Episode 6

Six years after stepping back as senior royals and moving to California, Harry and Meghan announced a return to the UK. The BBC's Noor Nanji looks at why and what next for the royal family.

23 min

S2026 · E7 · Sep 19, 2026

Why The World Loved Dolly Episode 7

Dolly Parton's death sparked a huge outpouring of love - we look at why she meant so much to so many.

19 min

S2026 · E8 · Oct 2, 2026

FlyDubai: What Happened? Episode 8

A routine flight turns into a nightmare when one pilot allegedly attacks another. As the aircraft nosedives, ordinary passengers become unlikely heroes to save them all.

12 min

S2026 · E9 · Oct 15, 2026

Tiger Attack: What Happened? Episode 9

When a man enters the enclosure of a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, visitors and staff find themselves at the centre of a tragic and extraordinary incident.

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Total runtime 17h 36m · Episode length 32 min · Country United Kingdom

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Premiered

May 7, 2022

Latest episode

October 15, 2026

Status

Returning series

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BBC News · BBC One · BBC Two +2

Country

United Kingdom

Episode length

32 min

Total runtime

17h 36m

Original language

English

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