Jonathan Head
BBC correspondent reporting from Myanmar, describing the contested election, security situation, and atmosphere in Mandalay during the vote.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 28min
Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
James Landale, BBC diplomatic correspondent, tracks Washington's Iran strategy and the fight over Kharg Island. Joe Inwood, conflict reporter, paints daily life in battered Tehran. Jonathan Head, longtime Southeast Asia correspondent, follows Min Aung Hlaing's grip on Myanmar. Dr Lindsay Browning, sleep specialist, explores why night owls clash with modern schedules and mood.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 28min
Japan's prime minister wins landslide election victory
Caroline Davies reports from Lahore on the colorful Basant kite festival and its safety comeback. Jonathan Head in Bangkok breaks down the forces shaping Thailand’s election and what drove the surprise result. Katie Watson from New Zealand outlines the legal drama as Brenton Tarrant seeks to retract his guilty plea and the court processes that follow.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 27min
The cities built on scamming us all
Jonathan Head, BBC Southeast Asia correspondent and investigative reporter, gives on-the-ground reporting about scam centres, human trafficking and organized crime. He describes surreal fortified developments, how syndicates recruit and coerce workers, the vast money flows and laundering methods, and how regional politics and international pressure shape these illicit hubs.
