From Our Own Correspondent Podcast
Insight, wit and analysis from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie.
Episodes to download
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The Taliban's Opium War
Sat 10 Jun 2023
A new clampdown on poppy growing hits some of Afghanistan's poorest farmers.
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Gun Violence in Serbia
Thu 1 Jun 2023
Following two mass shootings in two days, Serbians protest to demand an end to violence.
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Ukraine's Counter-Offensive
Sat 27 May 2023
Residents endure rocket attacks as the president plans the next stage of the war.
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The Families Fleeing Sudan
Thu 25 May 2023
The Sudanese caught up in the battle for Khartoum continue to flee for their lives
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El Salvador's brutal battle with gangs
Sat 20 May 2023
A crackdown on gang violence has filled El Salvador's prisons - but is everyone guilty?
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Erdogan, the Earthquakes and the Election
Sat 13 May 2023
Turkey counts its losses as its President faces voters in a tough election.
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Thailand’s Young Reformers
Sat 29 Apr 2023
Thailand is at a crossroads as reformist candidates gain momentum ahead of elections.
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The Trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza
Sat 22 Apr 2023
The Russian political activist sentenced to 25 years for criticising Putin's war
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Mexico's clergy and the cartels
Sat 15 Apr 2023
The life of a priest comes with considerable risk in communities controlled by cartels.
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Escape from North Korea
Sat 8 Apr 2023
The story of Songmi Park's escape from North Korea and how she reunited with her mother.
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Israel’s Deep Divisions
Sat 1 Apr 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed controversial judicial reforms, but tensions remain
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Mississippi: After the Tornado
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Residents speak about the impact of the deadliest tornado in ten years on their community
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Ukraine’s Second Spring Of War
Sat 25 Mar 2023
Quentin Sommerville reports on the state of the war from the frontline in Eastern Donbas.
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Jeremy Bowen: Memories of Iraq
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Our International Editor reflects on events that shaped Iraq before the invasion in 2003.
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Kidnappings in DR Congo
Sat 18 Mar 2023
A woman tells her story of how she was kidnapped by an armed group - and how she escaped.
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Protests in Georgia
Thu 16 Mar 2023
Georgians express anger over a draft law, which many saw as a sign of Russian influence
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South Africa’s Rolling Blackouts
Sat 11 Mar 2023
South Africa's economy is shrinking as the government struggles to keep the lights on
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Greek Train Crash Triggers Grief And Anger
Thu 9 Mar 2023
Relatives of victims battle to come to terms with the accident, in which 57 people died
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Nigeria’s Young Voters Find Their Voice
Sat 4 Mar 2023
Nigeria's recent election saw many young voters engage with politics for the first time.
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Uzbekistan’s Winter Energy Crisis
Thu 2 Mar 2023
Uzbekistan is major producer of gas but people are still going cold this winter.
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Moldova’s Divided Loyalties.
Sat 25 Feb 2023
In an enclave surrounded by pro-Russian forces, villagers are torn between East and West.
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Ukraine: One Year On
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Correspondents in Donbas, Moscow, Poland and London reflect on Russia's invasion.
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The questions after Turkey's earthquake
Sat 18 Feb 2023
In the aftermath of the earthquake, a growing sense of anger emerges in Turkey.
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Rescue hopes fade in Turkey and Syria
Thu 16 Feb 2023
As earthquake rescue efforts begin to wind down, families still hope for miracles.
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Southern Turkey: The Earthquake's Epicentre
Sat 11 Feb 2023
In Kahramanmaras, families continue the search for their relatives late into the night.
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Voices from Syria’s North-West
Thu 9 Feb 2023
After a 7.8 magnitude quake struck in the region, many are stranded with no hope of help
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Grief and Grievances in Israel and the Occupied West Bank
Sat 4 Feb 2023
After a surge in violence over the last week,mourners speak of their fears for the future
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A Mosque Attack in Peshawar
Thu 2 Feb 2023
A suicide bombing in a high security police mosque in Pakistan devastates the community
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A Bitter Winter in Afghanistan
Sat 28 Jan 2023
A trip to the world's highest road tunnel shows the perilous conditions in which many live