Photos That Changed The World

Photos That Changed The World

  • 2019
  • 1 Seasons
  • 12 Episodes
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Special series looking at the defining moments of the last century, caught on camera. Hear the stories behind world-changing photos from photographers, eyewitnesses, reporters, historians and more.

Photos That Changed The World
Seasons
A Man on the Moon
12. A Man on the Moon
January 06, 2020
With insight from British astronaut Tim Peake, this is a look at how one iconic image from the Apollo 11 mission changed the way we see our planet.
Tank Man
11. Tank Man
December 30, 2019
A look at the Tiananmen Square image that shocked the world - Jeff Widener's photo of a man stood before a column of tanks in 1989.
The Moors Murders
10. The Moors Murders
December 23, 2019
The focus falls on Ian Brady's 'trophy' shot of fellow murderer Myra Hindley, which captures her looking down on the grave of victim John Kilbride.
The Lady in the Mask
9. The Lady in the Mask
December 16, 2019
The image of a commuter clutching a mask to her badly burnt face during the London 7/7 bombings brings home the threat of terrorism in the UK.
The Drowned Boy
8. The Drowned Boy
December 09, 2019
Captured lying face down on a Turkish beach, the heart-wrenching image of two-year-old refugee Aylan Kurdi caused international outrage.
Mandela's Walk to Freedom
7. Mandela's Walk to Freedom
December 02, 2019
Fists clenched and walking hand-in-hand with Winnie, Greg English's image of Nelson Mandela leaving prison gave hope to millions across the world.
Munich Massacre
6. Munich Massacre
November 25, 2019
Kurt Strumpf's photo of a terrorist at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games grew into a symbol of the 21-hour stand-off and its resulting bloodbath.
The Hooded Man
5. The Hooded Man
November 18, 2019
A look at one of the most memorable images of the Iraq war - a photo taken by one of several soldiers who tortured Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.
Hunting the President
4. Hunting the President
November 11, 2019
Photographer Ron Edmonds made history when he captured the moment that John Hinckley Jr fired a gun at President Reagan as he waved at crowds.
The Terror of War (Napalm Girl)
3. The Terror of War (Napalm Girl)
November 04, 2019
Captured running from an attack in terror, the chilling image of 9-year-old Kim Phuc is thought to have helped end the Vietnam War.
The Royal Kiss
2. The Royal Kiss
October 28, 2019
A look at the iconic photo of Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding balcony kiss. Some say their body language indicated the troubles that lay ahead.
Iranian Embassy Siege
1. Iranian Embassy Siege
October 21, 2019
In 1980, photographers captured the SAS as they stormed through the Iranian Embassy in London in pursuit of the six gunmen who had taken it over.
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Special series looking at the defining moments of the last century, caught on camera. Hear the stories behind world-changing photos from photographers, eyewitnesses, reporters, historians and more.
  • Premiere Date
    October 21, 2019
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