An execution, a wedding and exile. Benazir Bhutto becomes the Muslim world's first female prime minister. The story of the Bhutto dynasty, the allegations of corruption against them and the growing power of their enemies. With Owen Bennett Jone

Episode 1: Return of the Queen

Dec 27th, 2017 17m 28s

"Her days were numbered." Introducing Benazir Bhutto and the story of her final journey home. Eight years of self-imposed exile ended when she returned to Pakistan to campaign for high office. Pakistani politics have long been lethal and Bhutto

Extra: A Favour

Apr 25th, 2018 52s

The Assassination needs your help. A short request from Owen Bennett-Jones: please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards! It’s easy and takes no time.1) Go to the British Podcast Awards website2) Click “Nominations 2018”3) Click the

Episode 10: Dead Ends

Feb 28th, 2018 39m 35s

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

Episode 9: The Other Dead

Feb 21st, 2018 28m 53s

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 14th, 2018 28m 48s

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 7th, 2018 31m 59s

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 31st, 2018 21m 12s

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.

Episode 5: Near Misses

Jan 24th, 2018 22m 22s

"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

Episode 4: The Karachi Files

Jan 17th, 2018 34m 57s

Secret reports, an arrest and “hidden hands” – why the official investigation into the Karachi attack on Benazir Bhutto failed. Owen Bennett-Jones gives a deep dive on Pakistan’s deep state as the saga of Benazir’s death continues. Includes int

Episode 3: The Call

Jan 10th, 2018 12m 34s

“He warned me not to come back”. Benazir’s attempt to ensure a safe return to Pakistan ends in fear, triggered by a disputed telephone conversation with Pakistan’s military ruler. With contributions from three people close to Benazir: the forme

Benazir Bhutto: The Prologue

Dec 18th, 2017 2m 47s

She was assassinated 10 years ago but no-one has been convicted of Benazir Bhutto's murder. Why? Her family is to Pakistan what the Kennedys are to the US. Owen Bennett-Jones investigates. Episode 1 is out on 27 December.

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