Witness
Summary: History as told by the people who were there. Witness talks to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events. Broadcast on weekdays.
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Podcasts:
On February 28 1986 the Swedish Prime Minster was shot in the street.
How a young British designer led the fashion revolution of the 1960s.
How Hollywood made the transition to films with words and music.
12 years ago Syria experienced a brief burst of political openness.
Nearly 30 years ago the most comprehensive flop ever opened and closed - on the same day - on Broadway.
It is 40 years since the US President met the Chinese leader.
In February 1989 nine people were sucked out of a plane over the Pacific Ocean.
It's 70 years since the United States began to intern almost anyone of Japanese origin in the United States.
In February 1942 the Japanese air force started bombing the Australian port town.
In February 1989 the last Soviet troops rolled out of Afghanistan.
The life and death of Dorothy Stang, the American-born nun whose work with the poor of the Amazon made her a target for gunmen.
Debra Hocking was taken from her aboriginal family in Australia as a baby.
In 1996 a computer beat the chess world champion.
Its 50 years since silicone breast implants were used in cosmetic surgery. Claire Bowes has been speaking to the American woman who was the first to have the operation
It is 50 years since 9 peace protestors were crushed to death in Paris.
