Mobeen Azhar

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Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop
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Johnny Kitagawa’s legendary male-only talent agency trained young boys to become superstars. But for over 50 years, Japan has kept Kitagawa’s dark secret – a long history of allegations of sexual abuse, made by boys in his agency. Even after the music mogul’s death in 2019, the Japanese media remained largely silent. Why? Journalist Mobeen Azhar explores the suffocating reality of being a J-pop idol and the influence that Kitagawa had on the media, and exposes the brutal consequences of turning a blind eye.
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The Satanic Verses: 30 Years On
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The publication of Salman Rushdie's novel The Satanic Verses in 1988 sparked a culture war in Britain between the Muslim community, who considered the book blasphemous and called for the book to be banned, and those defending it as an expression of freedom of speech. Protests, began in England and soon spread to the rest of the Islamic world, culminating in February 1989 with Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini issuing a fatwa - a death sentence on the writer. Now, 30 years on, Mobeen Azhar embarks on a journey to examine the lasting effect the book has had on the Muslim community, and continue to have an impact today. Mobeen hears from a range of people affected by the so called 'Rushdie Affair' - from the men who took an early stand against the book; to a writer who wrestled with the book's publication, complex questions of free speech, and her own religious beliefs; and a former member of the National Front who claims that the furor over the book became a recruiting tool for them.
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La Bataille pour Britney : Fans, cash & tutelle
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Arrivée en 1998 sur le devant de la scène, Britney Spears devient en quelques années une célébrité mondiale. Après une dépression très médiatisée, elle est placée sous la tutelle de son père en 2008. Suite à cette décision qu'ils trouvent abusive, les fans de la chanteuse ont créé le mouvement Free Britney . Après une longue procédure, Britney Spears a finalement été libérée de cette tutelle. Comment l'une des plus grandes stars de la musique a-t-elle pu subir une telle mesure durant 13 ans ?
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Panorama
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Panorama

Nov 25, 2024
Panorama est une émission de télévision d'actualité britannique, lancée le 11 novembre 1953 et produite par la BBC. C'est une émission d'investigation journalistique. Richard Dimbleby en était le présentateur original, durant les années 1950 et les années 1960. Son fils, David Dimbleby, a continué à présenter l'émission les années suivantes. Panorama est diffusée sur la chaîne publique BBC One, à 20h30 chaque lundi.
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Plastic Surgery Undressed
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Vogue Williams and Mobeen Azhar separate cosmetic surgery fact from fiction. Can watching an operation and speaking to experts help four people decide if surgery is right for them?
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Small Town, Big Riot
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Small Town, Big Riot

Sep 24, 2024
Mobeen Azhar investigates how a protest outside an asylum seeker hotel turned into a riot, uncovering a blueprint for a national wave of violence that eight months later would affect us all.
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Small Town, Big Riot
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Small Town, Big Riot

Jan 22, 2024
A look into the lives of the movers and shakers who have shaped the story of modern Mumbai, with privileged access to people who have been instrumental in turning the city into a global powerhouse. Through personal stories set against the unfolding story of the past 30 years, this episode looks at the challenges and triumphs of a city and a country in the midst of extraordinary transformation.
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Small Town, Big Riot
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Small Town, Big Riot

Sep 24, 2024
Mobeen Azhar investigates how a protest outside an asylum seeker hotel turned into a riot, uncovering a blueprint for a national wave of violence that eight months later would affect us all.
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