Women Cukor

Behind closed doors, Russian society has a dark secret. It's estimated thousands of Russian women are murdered every year by their husbands or partners. Domestic violence is so deep-rooted in Russia there's even a well-known saying - “If he beats you, it means he loves you”. Despite the scale of the problem, in February 2017 the Russian government decriminalised certain forms of domestic violence. In Stacey Dooley Investigates: Russia's War On Women, Stacey travels to Russia to explore the reasons behind this decision and the impact the law-change is having on women.

Trace the overlapping journeys of exceptional women swept up in World War I and hear their tales of bravery on history's front lines.

Lucy Lawless hosts 5 one-hour episodes in this documentary series produced by October Films production - Discovery Networks Co-production This series of five films bring to life History’s most charismatic women warrior. Shot on location in France, Ireland, Britain, China, and New Mexico, the stories are a heady mix of historical sleuthing and provocative reconstruction brought to the screen by television’s most famous women warrior: Lucy Lawless, star of the television series Xena, Warrior Princess.

A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters.

A travelling monk and his followers find themselves trapped in a land inhabited by only women.

British Muslim woman Mehreen Baig asks if it is possible to be a strong, independent woman and a good Muslim, exploring both sides of the debate by meeting Islamic feminists and those who have branded the religion sexist.

Why are so many women going to prison? Across Australia, there are now more women in prison than ever before - and once they're out they're very likely to reoffend and end up back inside.

Behind closed doors, Russian society has a dark secret. It is estimated that thousands of Russian women are murdered every year by their husbands or partners. Domestic violence is so deep-rooted in Russia there's even a well-known saying - 'If he beats you, it means he loves you'. Despite the scale of the problem, in February 2017 the Russian government decriminalised certain forms of domestic violence. Stacey Dooley travels to Russia to explore the reasons behind this decision and the impact the change in the law is having on women.

A dark and delicious foray into Angela Carter's extraordinary life with animation by Peepshow Collective, rare archive and family photos, and contributions from Angela's friends, family, students and admirers.

"Waiting to Die" examines how some states in the USA are experimenting with unconventional drug cocktails to kill death row inmates after major pharmaceutical manufacturers refuse to offer their drugs for lethal injections. "Women in War" profiles women and girls in Yemen bearing the brunt of a humanitarian crisis caused by terrorism, civil war and famine.