No Beggars in Tabriz
The tireless efforts of a private charity in Tabriz helping the poor in a dignified way. |
Once Upon a Time
Remembering Afghanistan of the 1950s as a prosperous and modern country. |
Her Cartoons
Firouzeh Mozaffari cartoons focus on social issues with a wry sense of humour and sharp satire. |
Remembering Tehran Trees
Demise of Tehran Trees and gardens as a result of over-expansion of the city. |
The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz
The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz named a World Heritage site. |
The Sound of Kiosk
The founder of Kiosk rock group, Arash Sobhani talks about their creative and alternative style of music. |
Colours of Agony and Hope
Pariyoush Ganji’s paintings are influenced by her emotions and events around her at various periods of her life. |
Old Persian Recordings
A rare collection of old Persian music recorded in London over a hundred years ago. |
Images of Old Tehran
A nostalgic journey to old Tehran through the lenses of the late photographer Mahmoud Pakzad. |
Mervigi Songs
An artistic form of Bukharan singing rooted in a fusion of traditional Iranian and Tajik music. |
Sumbat of Julfa
Sumbat is renowned within artistic circles throughout the world for his colourful aquarelles. |
Afghanistan Observed
A unique exhibition of historic images of Afghanistan displayed in Kabul and Herat. |
The Laughter Club
An unusual club in Tehran promoting the therapeutic qualities of laughter. |
Mawlana Rumi Review
The first volume of the Mawlana Rumi Review features seven essays on various aspects of Rumi’s thought. |
Beyond the Border
Iraqi Kurdistan is a new and thriving market for Iranian products and cultural activities. |
Sima Bina’s Lullabies
A unique collection of Persian lullabies from across Iran by the renowned Iranian singer Sima Bina. |
No Fear of Flying
A young man from Bushehr shares his joy of paragliding over the Persian Gulf coast. |
The Final Fitting
A glimpse into the world of an Iranian tailor who has been making clerical robes and gowns for the past fifty years. |
Evlin Bahceban’s Music
The singer, pianist and teacher, Evlin Bacheban looks back at her artistic life and times in Iran. |
The Wall Artist
The graffiti artist Keyvan Heydari roams the streets of Tehran at night creating huge wall drawings. |
In Memory of Pouran
Life and songs of the late Iranian singer, Pouran remembered by her sister. |
The Honorary Afghan
Nancy Dupree, a leading authority on Afghan history and culture talks about her life and work. |
Nowruz in Kurdistan
The elaborate Nowruz celebrations in Iraqi Kurdistan when people forget politics and remember their culture. |
Limited Shelf Life
The debate in favour and against purging libraries of Soviet books in Tajikistan. |
Healing Waters of Sarein
A trip to the delightful village of Sarein famous for its hot springs and aromatic honey. |
Memories of Niavaran
The documentary film maker, Hadi Afarideh takes us on a nostalgic journey to the old village of Niavaran. |
Hues of Reds and Blues
The predominance of turquoise blue in the Islamic architecture of Iran. |
Turquoise Memories
An exhibition of collages, paintings and video-art by the Iranian artist, Kourosh Salehi. |
New Face of Dushanbe
The Tajik capital, Dushanbe has changed into a growing commercial and cultural centre. |
Fall and Rise of Bam’s Citadel
A visit to the Citadel of Bam to watch the reconstruction work in progress. |