Every family has a story — and JoJo is about to find out just how big hers really is. With Gran Gran's help, she traces her roots all the way back to a great-great-gran gran, discovers that Auntie Dee is actually Mummy's cousin, and learns she was named after an ancestor called Josephine. (JoJo. Josephine. Mind. Blown.) A real-life family then gets their hands literally covered in paint to make their own handprint family tree — because what's better than turning family history into a craft project? This one's guaranteed to send kids running to ask their parents a hundred questions about grandparents and great grandparents!
In Meet the Industrious Sand Bubbler Crab, narrator Sir David Attenborough teaches about the ecosystem that occurs in the sand during low tide, including the life of the sand bubbler crab. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Laleh Seddigh’s Bold Racing Journey, learn about Iran's first female race car driver, who broke barriers by racing against men in a sport traditionally dominated by men. In a society where women are discouraged from participating in sports, Seddigh proved women are just as capable. Seddigh's passion for driving started when she was just 11 years old, and her mother remembers catching her behind the wheel of a Buick one day. Now, racing is not just her hobby — it's a career that continues to challenge stereotypes. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Christine Lagarde, Titan of Finance, learn how Lagarde made history as the first woman to lead the International Monetary Fund and now serves as President of the European Central Bank. She shares stories about overcoming challenges in a male-dominated field, including being told she could never become a law firm partner simply because she was a woman. She worked tirelessly while raising two children, later earning their admiration for paving her own way. Lagarde believes that empowering women in finance and leadership will create prosperity for all. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton, Women in Power, explore the experiences of female political leaders. Thatcher attributed her success to her abilities, and didn't focus on being a woman, though some critics say she didn’t create paths for other women. Clinton faced criticism for not emphasizing women’s rights in her 2008 presidential campaign. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of Lithuania, learn how Grybauskaitė rose to leadership in a country shaped by Soviet control and conflict. Although she never planned to become a leader, she accepted the responsibility and later defended Lithuania’s independence with confidence, even when facing powerful leaders who expected her to be afraid. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Julia Gillard, Education Advocate, listen as the former Australian Prime Minister reflects on her leadership and her work to expand education opportunities for girls worldwide. Drawing from her family’s experience with poverty and limited schooling, she advocates for equal access to education while facing criticism and gender bias during her political career. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Chhavi Rajawat, Local Leader in India, learn how Rajawat left her corporate career to serve her rural community in India. After new quotas increased opportunities for women leaders, she took on a mayor-like role to help address poverty and challenges faced by villagers, especially women. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Michelle Bachelet, Chile's First Woman President, learn how Michelle Bachelet challenged traditional expectations in a conservative country. As an atheist and a divorced single mother, she promoted gender equality by appointing an equal number of men and women to her cabinet, reshaping leadership norms. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Margot Wallström, Foreign Minister of Sweden, Wallström, who served from 2014 to 2019, talks about her decision to run a feminist foreign policy. She explains how this policy looks at the world’s problems from a gender perspective, asking whether women have the same rights, representation, and resources as men. Wallström shares how growing up in Sweden, one of Europe’s most equal societies, shaped her beliefs in unrestricted hope for the future. She also reflects on the extra scrutiny women face, such as having their appearance commented on, rather than focusing on their work. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In The Fight for Females in Film, Geena Davis, an actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, points out that for every three male characters speaking in movies, there's only one female. She believes that by changing how women are portrayed in movies, we can help create a more balanced world with women in powerful roles. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In How Warren Buffett Turned Smart Deals Into Billions, learn about Warren Buffett, famous for his unique way of making deals and spotting great business opportunities. When he bought Nebraska Furniture Mart, he skipped the usual long negotiations and paperwork, sealing the deal for $50 million — way less than it was actually worth! Buffett has a talent for staying calm and letting sellers lower their own prices without even realizing it. Thanks to his sharp business skills, he quickly turned his smart investments into a billion-dollar empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Warren Buffett: The World’s Greatest Money Maker, which explores Warren Buffett’s unique investment strategies and business mindset.
Every family has a story — and JoJo is about to find out just how big hers really is. With Gran Gran's help, she traces her roots all the way back to a great-great-gran gran, discovers that Auntie Dee is actually Mummy's cousin, and learns she was named after an ancestor called Josephine. (JoJo. Josephine. Mind. Blown.) A real-life family then gets their hands literally covered in paint to make their own handprint family tree — because what's better than turning family history into a craft project? This one's guaranteed to send kids running to ask their parents a hundred questions about grandparents and great grandparents!
In Meet the Industrious Sand Bubbler Crab, narrator Sir David Attenborough teaches about the ecosystem that occurs in the sand during low tide, including the life of the sand bubbler crab. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Laleh Seddigh’s Bold Racing Journey, learn about Iran's first female race car driver, who broke barriers by racing against men in a sport traditionally dominated by men. In a society where women are discouraged from participating in sports, Seddigh proved women are just as capable. Seddigh's passion for driving started when she was just 11 years old, and her mother remembers catching her behind the wheel of a Buick one day. Now, racing is not just her hobby — it's a career that continues to challenge stereotypes. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Christine Lagarde, Titan of Finance, learn how Lagarde made history as the first woman to lead the International Monetary Fund and now serves as President of the European Central Bank. She shares stories about overcoming challenges in a male-dominated field, including being told she could never become a law firm partner simply because she was a woman. She worked tirelessly while raising two children, later earning their admiration for paving her own way. Lagarde believes that empowering women in finance and leadership will create prosperity for all. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton, Women in Power, explore the experiences of female political leaders. Thatcher attributed her success to her abilities, and didn't focus on being a woman, though some critics say she didn’t create paths for other women. Clinton faced criticism for not emphasizing women’s rights in her 2008 presidential campaign. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of Lithuania, learn how Grybauskaitė rose to leadership in a country shaped by Soviet control and conflict. Although she never planned to become a leader, she accepted the responsibility and later defended Lithuania’s independence with confidence, even when facing powerful leaders who expected her to be afraid. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Julia Gillard, Education Advocate, listen as the former Australian Prime Minister reflects on her leadership and her work to expand education opportunities for girls worldwide. Drawing from her family’s experience with poverty and limited schooling, she advocates for equal access to education while facing criticism and gender bias during her political career. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Chhavi Rajawat, Local Leader in India, learn how Rajawat left her corporate career to serve her rural community in India. After new quotas increased opportunities for women leaders, she took on a mayor-like role to help address poverty and challenges faced by villagers, especially women. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Michelle Bachelet, Chile's First Woman President, learn how Michelle Bachelet challenged traditional expectations in a conservative country. As an atheist and a divorced single mother, she promoted gender equality by appointing an equal number of men and women to her cabinet, reshaping leadership norms. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In Margot Wallström, Foreign Minister of Sweden, Wallström, who served from 2014 to 2019, talks about her decision to run a feminist foreign policy. She explains how this policy looks at the world’s problems from a gender perspective, asking whether women have the same rights, representation, and resources as men. Wallström shares how growing up in Sweden, one of Europe’s most equal societies, shaped her beliefs in unrestricted hope for the future. She also reflects on the extra scrutiny women face, such as having their appearance commented on, rather than focusing on their work. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In The Fight for Females in Film, Geena Davis, an actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, points out that for every three male characters speaking in movies, there's only one female. She believes that by changing how women are portrayed in movies, we can help create a more balanced world with women in powerful roles. This video is excerpted from BBC's Her Story: The Female Revolution, which explores the history and impact of women’s rights movements and achievements of women.
In How Warren Buffett Turned Smart Deals Into Billions, learn about Warren Buffett, famous for his unique way of making deals and spotting great business opportunities. When he bought Nebraska Furniture Mart, he skipped the usual long negotiations and paperwork, sealing the deal for $50 million — way less than it was actually worth! Buffett has a talent for staying calm and letting sellers lower their own prices without even realizing it. Thanks to his sharp business skills, he quickly turned his smart investments into a billion-dollar empire. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Warren Buffett: The World’s Greatest Money Maker, which explores Warren Buffett’s unique investment strategies and business mindset.