Witness History Episodes Available now
Irish War of Independence
Memories of the Irish war of independence which began over 90 years ago this month.
Korean War
It's sixty years since the beginning of the Korean War - one man remembers that time.
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.
