Asian Century

In this landmark 4 part series, Channel NewsAsia deconstructs the pivotal events that have made the Asian Century. With rare archival footage and personal eyewitness testimony, we shed light on the pivotal events of the past.

Cast & Crew

This landmark 4-part series features pivotal events that have shaped the Asian Century. In a tantalizing mix of rare archival footage and eyewitness testimony, the series deconstructs major political moments that have not only transformed their own countries but Asia as well.

Ep 1 How Did North Korea Build The Nuclear Bomb?
43 mins

Despite being one of the most isolated nations on earth, North Korea has secretly developed its nuclear arsenal. In this documentary we investigate why did North Korea want to build a nuclear bomb and how they did it?

Ep 1 How Did North Korea Build The Nuclear Bomb?

Despite being one of the most isolated nations on earth, North Korea has secretly developed its nuclear arsenal. In this documentary we investigate why did North Korea want to build a nuclear bomb and how they did it?

Ep 2 India’s Iron Lady
48 mins

In a gripping one-hour documentary, Channel NewsAsia explores the personal and political fate of the leader of the world's largest democracy. Indira Gandhi presided over a huge, complex, religiously riven, and male-dominated country to play a dominant role in the history of the twentieth century.

Ep 2 India’s Iron Lady

In a gripping one-hour documentary, Channel NewsAsia explores the personal and political fate of the leader of the world's largest democracy. Indira Gandhi presided over a huge, complex, religiously riven, and male-dominated country to play a dominant role in the history of the twentieth century.

Ep 3 Japan’s Militarist Emperor
46 mins

Emperor Hirohito left behind a legacy of death and destruction, the repercussions of which are still being felt across Asia today. Yet, he was never held accountable for the two wars he supported. Episode 3 of the Asian Century investigates whether he was the puppet or the puppeteer?

Ep 3 Japan’s Militarist Emperor

Emperor Hirohito left behind a legacy of death and destruction, the repercussions of which are still being felt across Asia today. Yet, he was never held accountable for the two wars he supported. Episode 3 of the Asian Century investigates whether he was the puppet or the puppeteer?

Ep 4 The Rise and Fall of Mujib
49 mins

A language controversy sparked Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to fight against the Pakistani Army to liberate East Pakistan to what is now called Bangladesh. Episode 4 on Asian Century looks at the impact of the Bangladesh Liberation War on modern day Bangladesh.

Ep 4 The Rise and Fall of Mujib

A language controversy sparked Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to fight against the Pakistani Army to liberate East Pakistan to what is now called Bangladesh. Episode 4 on Asian Century looks at the impact of the Bangladesh Liberation War on modern day Bangladesh.

Additional Information

Premiered2017
Genresinfo-ed
Seasons2
Suitable For All Ages