Under Control

Shadi and Ferial are hanging out at the playground in their wealthy neighbourhood in northern Tehran.

The story of a wealthy man saving a ‘fallen’ woman has become a cliché (Pretty Woman, Anora), far from the reality of prostitution. But what if sex workers told their own stories through art?

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.

Bullying can cause lasting trauma, with victims suffering not only during the harassment, but often for years afterwards.

Alice doesn't know if she wants lockdown to end and she's lost her appetite for making love.

Lulu's young, and carefree. And pregnant. She's not ready. What now? 

Gabrielle and Alice tidy up after the party and talk about their relationship.

Alice and Gabrielle are expecting a child. After three years of IVF they are final they are finally going to become mothers. 

Loulou meets Violette, Max's new girlfriend. Violette loves wine… “and sex”

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

Is Rosalia the best thing that could have happened for Andalusian flamenco?

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.