Kashan’s Architectural Wonders
The hidden world of the intricate architecture of Kashan’s old houses. |
Christmas at Home
Spending Christmas with a British family preparing and planning months in advance for the festive season. |
Museum of Nostalgia
A virtual museum containing a collection of ancient Iranian objects recreated by the Iranian artist, Shahla Etemadzadeh. |
Shakuri’s Life and Work
The leading contemporary Tajik scholar, Muhammadjan Shakuri retires from writing at the age of 85. |
The Art of Marco Grigorian
The life and work of Marco Grigorian, the Iranian Armenian modern artist. |
An American Martyr in Iran
The tragic death of Howard Baskerville in Tabriz during the Constitutional Revolution in Iran. |
Rooftops of Palangan
The unique architecture of the mountain village of Palangan built in a steep gorge in Iranian Kurdistan. |
Life in Shadegan Marshes
Environmental damage in the largest wetland in Iran has affected the livelihood of marsh people. |
Beyond Portraits
Haleh Jamali tries to change the relationship between the viewers and her portrait paintings. |
Baba Marta Spring Tradition
Baba Marta or Grandmother March is a mythical Bulgarian figure who heralds the beginning of spring. |
The Bakhtiari Alphabet
The Bakhtiari Alphabet documentary examines the ABC of tribal life and education amongst the Bakhtiari tribe. |
House of Strength
Tajik youth reconnect to their ancient Persian heritage through the traditional sport of zurkhaneh. |
Fly to Baku
An exhibition of modern art in London featuring the work of contemporary artists from the republic of Azerbaijan. |
Afghanistan Institute of Music
A unique school in Kabul where students can study to become professional musicians. |
Orbit of Exiled Poetry
British Iranian poet, Abol Froushan wants to break linguistic barriers through literary dialogue in English. |
Inside Tank Magazine
Behind the scenes at Tank Magazine, a fashion and arts quarterly published in London. |
Persian Postal History
A rare collection of Persian postal documents from the Qajar period exhibited in London. |
After the Thaw
A photography exhibition marking 20 years of independence in the former Soviet Union. |
A Photo Storyteller
Documentary photographer Omid Salehi captures the rhythm of life in Iran in a newly-published book. |
Tehran’s Wilting Plane Trees
Protecting Tehran's plane trees from damage caused by climate change and destruction. |
Filming the Shahnameh
The life and work of Tajik filmmaker and photographer, Zaur Dakhte who filmed the epic of Shahnameh. |
Sangelaj Theater
A visit to a theatre in Tehran where Iranian playwrights revolutionised scripts which reflected Iranian society. |
Iranian Artists at V&A
Five Iranian artists have been nominated for the prestigious Jameel Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. |
Underground Music in Iran
Members of an Iranian underground music band talk about continuing their artistic activities against all odds. |
In Memory of Leila Esfandyari
Iranian mountaineer, Leila Esfandyari fell to her death while descending G2 summit. |
Shakuri’s Life and Work
The leading contemporary Tajik scholar, Muhammadjan Shakuri retires from writing at the age of 85. |
Woven Colours of Nature
A group of young Iranian fashion designers produce their own hand-woven textiles. |
Afghanistan Now
Fardin Waezi’s images reveal many sides of life in Afghanistan that are rarely seen. |
Early Human Communities in Zagros
Excavations in Zagros Mountains reveal the origins of early human settlements in Iran. |
Ballads of East and West
Iranian soprano singer Darya Dadvar talks about her childhood, training and musical career. |