The Assassination

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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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Episodes(5)

Episode 10: Dead Ends

Feb 28, 201839 min

“I laugh at it.” The accused speaks in the series finale. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

Episode 9: The Other Dead

Feb 21, 201828 min

A trail of bodies leads deeper into the conspiracy. “Someone doesn’t want us to connect the dots.” With Owen Bennett-Jones.

Episode 8: The Assassin’s Journey

Feb 14, 201828 min

The nasty, brutish and short life of Benazir’s killer - confidential police files reveal investigators weren’t interested. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

Episode 7: The Funeral

Feb 7, 201831 min

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.

Episode 6: The Murder

Jan 31, 201821 min

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.