11 episodes
The Assassination BBC World Service
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4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
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The award-winning inside story. An investigation into the death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Includes interviews with those accused of her murder.
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Episode 10: Dead Ends
“I laugh at it.” The accused speaks in the series finale. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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Episode 9: The Other Dead
A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy. “Someone doesn’t want us to connect the dots.” With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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Episode 8: The Assassin’s Journey
The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir’s killer - confidential police files reveal investigators weren’t interested. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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Episode 7: The Funeral
Benazir speaks from the grave to lay blame for her murder. Riots mar the burial as the struggle to control the investigation begins. And her handwritten will reveals an unexpected successor. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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Episode 6: The Murder
A final warning and the final day. “I felt there was a fire. Then, there was a blast”. An emotional and forensic account of Benazir’s last hours. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
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Episode 5: Near Misses
"Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?" Plots, house arrest, appeals for help; time is running out for Benazir Bhutto.
Including contributions from her close friend, Victoria Schofield and reporter Ron Suskind. With Owen Bennett-Jones.
Customer Reviews
A horrible story told wonderfully
I really enjoyed this podcast even though it was hard to listen to at times. I loved the fact that it was so to the point and not repetitive. Some podcasts rehash the same info over and over. This one doesn’t. Owen Bennett-Jones reported it so well and his voice is perfect. Thanks for all your long and hard work!
Journalism at its Finest
This is the gold standard of podcasts. Absolutely perfect reporting of an absolutely horrific story.
Informative and beautifully done
Great podcast.