Witness History Episodes Available now
Kidnap in Ethiopia
How a young journalist ended up spending rather more time in Ethiopia than he'd planned.
Ethiopian Jews
How one Ethiopian jew made the trip to Israel and the culture shock that awaited him.
Airlift to America
In the late 1950s a plan to educate young Africans leaders is born.
Ghana coup
How a New Year's coup in Ghana led to changes for the country's journalists.
The Millenium Bug
Ten years ago on New Year's Eve computer experts were preparing themselves for disaster.
Saddam Execution
What was it like growing up in the shadow of Saddam Hussein?
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan: Part Two
It's exactly thirty years since Soviet soldiers invaded Afghanistan - part two.
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan: Part One
It's exactly thirty years since Soviet forces overthrew the Afghan government.
Pong
Pong - the computer game that launched a multi-billion dollar industry.
Lancaster House Agreement
It's exactly 30 years since an agreement signed in London framed the future for Zimbabwe.
