http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004t1hdWitness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events.Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/w2010.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004t1hd(C) BBC 2012Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:14:28 +0000Witness, history, eyewitness, true, story, current, events, remembers, bbc archive,Witness, history, eyewitness, true, story, current, events, remembers, bbc archive,nononadultOn January 1 1994 an indigenous people's uprising began in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. The rebels called themselves Zapatistas.On January 1 1994 an indigenous people's uprising began in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. The rebels called themselves Zapatistas....On January 1 1994 an indigenous people's uprising began in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. The rebels called themselves Zapatistas.Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:10:00 +00009:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101231-0910.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101231-0910a.mp3BBC World ServiceWhen William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet - probably sometime around 1599 or 1600 - England was experiencing many of the same problems which beset its tragic hero.When William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet - probably sometime around 1599 or 1600 - England was experiencing many of the same problems which beset its tragic hero....When William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet - probably sometime around 1599 or 1600 - England was experiencing many of the same problems which beset its tragic hero.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:18:00 +00009:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101230-0918.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101230-0918a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 40 years since Hafez al Assad seized power in Syria. He ruled the country for 3 decades, and his son took over when he died.It is 40 years since Hafez al Assad seized power in Syria. He ruled the country for 3 decades, and his son took over when he died....It is 40 years since Hafez al Assad seized power in Syria. He ruled the country for 3 decades, and his son took over when he died.Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:29:00 +00009:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101229-0929.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101229-0929a.mp3BBC World ServiceWitness talks to the last surviving participant in the Great Escape - the mass break out from a German prisoner of war camp in 1944.Witness talks to the last surviving participant in the Great Escape - the mass break out from a German prisoner of war camp in 1944....Witness talks to the last surviving participant in the Great Escape - the mass break out from a German prisoner of war camp in 1944.Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:07:00 +00009:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101228-0907.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101228-0907a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe story of a slave revolt that was brutally crushed by the British colonial authorities in 19th century Jamaica.The story of a slave revolt that was brutally crushed by the British colonial authorities in 19th century Jamaica....The story of a slave revolt that was brutally crushed by the British colonial authorities in 19th century Jamaica.Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +00008:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101227-1030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101227-1030a.mp3BBC World ServiceChristmas 1914, WW1 - and soldiers from both sides lay down their arms, climb out of their trenches and talk to their enemies. Witness brings you testimonies from the BBC archive, and the records of the Imperial War Museum.Christmas 1914, WW1 - and soldiers from both sides lay down their arms, climb out of their trenches and talk to their enemies. Witness brings you testimonies from the BBC archive, and the records of the Imperial War Museum....Christmas 1914, WW1 - and soldiers from both sides lay down their arms, climb out of their trenches and talk to their enemies. Witness brings you testimonies from the BBC archive, and the records of the Imperial War Museum.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:29:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101224-0929.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101224-0929a.mp3BBC World ServiceOn December 23 1986 the Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov was allowed to return home from internal exile. He was greeted by a huge crowd at a Moscow railway station.On December 23 1986 the Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov was allowed to return home from internal exile. He was greeted by a huge crowd at a Moscow railway station....On December 23 1986 the Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov was allowed to return home from internal exile. He was greeted by a huge crowd at a Moscow railway station.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:13:00 +00009:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101223-0913.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101223-0913a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is almost 20 years since the former Soviet republic of Georgia descended into political and economic chaos. Armed gangs roamed the streets of the capital Tbilisi as ordinary people tried to carry on with life.It is almost 20 years since the former Soviet republic of Georgia descended into political and economic chaos. Armed gangs roamed the streets of the capital Tbilisi as ordinary people tried to carry on with life....It is almost 20 years since the former Soviet republic of Georgia descended into political and economic chaos. Armed gangs roamed the streets of the capital Tbilisi as ordinary people tried to carry on with life.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:43:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101222-0943.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101222-0943a.mp3BBC World ServiceOn 21 December 1988 an American passenger plane exploded in the skies above the small Scottish town of Lockerbie. Witness hears from one man who lived there - and who only just survived that night.On 21 December 1988 an American passenger plane exploded in the skies above the small Scottish town of Lockerbie. Witness hears from one man who lived there - and who only just survived that night....On 21 December 1988 an American passenger plane exploded in the skies above the small Scottish town of Lockerbie. Witness hears from one man who lived there - and who only just survived that night.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101221-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101221-0930a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 21 years since the United States invaded the tiny Central American country of Panama, and imprisoned its leader General Manuel Noriega.It is 21 years since the United States invaded the tiny Central American country of Panama, and imprisoned its leader General Manuel Noriega....It is 21 years since the United States invaded the tiny Central American country of Panama, and imprisoned its leader General Manuel Noriega.Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +00009:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101220-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101220-0930b.mp3BBC World ServiceOn December 18th 2003, one of the 2 Washington Snipers, Lee Boyd Malvo, was convicted of murder. He and John Allen Muhammad had terrorised the US capital and its suburbs for 3 weeks in 2002, killling at random.On December 18th 2003, one of the 2 Washington Snipers, Lee Boyd Malvo, was convicted of murder. He and John Allen Muhammad had terrorised the US capital and its suburbs for 3 weeks in 2002, killling at random....On December 18th 2003, one of the 2 Washington Snipers, Lee Boyd Malvo, was convicted of murder. He and John Allen Muhammad had terrorised the US capital and its suburbs for 3 weeks in 2002, killling at random.Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:18:00 +00009:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101217-0918.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101217-0918a.mp3BBC World ServiceOn December 16th 1998 British and US forces began a 4 day bombardment of Iraq. They called it Operation Desert Fox. Witness hears from one man who lived through it.On December 16th 1998 British and US forces began a 4 day bombardment of Iraq. They called it Operation Desert Fox. Witness hears from one man who lived through it....On December 16th 1998 British and US forces began a 4 day bombardment of Iraq. They called it Operation Desert Fox. Witness hears from one man who lived through it.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +00009:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101216-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101216-0930a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn December 1994 Russian troops moved into the breakaway republic of Chechnya, laying siege to its capital Grozny. Witness talks to one man who survived that time.In December 1994 Russian troops moved into the breakaway republic of Chechnya, laying siege to its capital Grozny. Witness talks to one man who survived that time....In December 1994 Russian troops moved into the breakaway republic of Chechnya, laying siege to its capital Grozny. Witness talks to one man who survived that time.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:51:00 +00009:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101215-0951.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101215-0951a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt was on this day in 2003 that US troops finally caught Saddam Hussein, hiding in an underground bunker in the Iraqi countryside. Muwaffaq al Rubaie was asked to identify the captive.It was on this day in 2003 that US troops finally caught Saddam Hussein, hiding in an underground bunker in the Iraqi countryside. Muwaffaq al Rubaie was asked to identify the captive....It was on this day in 2003 that US troops finally caught Saddam Hussein, hiding in an underground bunker in the Iraqi countryside. Muwaffaq al Rubaie was asked to identify the captive.Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:05:00 +00009:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101214-1105.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101214-1105a.mp3BBC World ServiceDuring the late 1970s and early 1980s thousands of mainly young, left-wing Argentines disappeared during military rule. Witness hears from one of the few survivors of ESMA - the most notorious detention camp.During the late 1970s and early 1980s thousands of mainly young, left-wing Argentines disappeared during military rule. Witness hears from one of the few survivors of ESMA - the most notorious detention camp....During the late 1970s and early 1980s thousands of mainly young, left-wing Argentines disappeared during military rule. Witness hears from one of the few survivors of ESMA - the most notorious detention camp.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:07:00 +00009:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101213-1007.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101213-1007a.mp3BBC World ServiceChief Albert Luthuli was the first african to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. His daughter Albertina speaks to Witness - plus archive recordings of his acceptance speech.Chief Albert Luthuli was the first african to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. His daughter Albertina speaks to Witness - plus archive recordings of his acceptance speech....Chief Albert Luthuli was the first african to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. His daughter Albertina speaks to Witness - plus archive recordings of his acceptance speech.Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:19:00 +00009:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101210-0919.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101210-0919a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt was on the 9th of December 1979 that a gathering of scientists and doctors finally agreed that smallpox had been eradicated. Witness talks to Donald Henderson the man who led the campaign to beat the disease.It was on the 9th of December 1979 that a gathering of scientists and doctors finally agreed that smallpox had been eradicated. Witness talks to Donald Henderson the man who led the campaign to beat the disease....It was on the 9th of December 1979 that a gathering of scientists and doctors finally agreed that smallpox had been eradicated. Witness talks to Donald Henderson the man who led the campaign to beat the disease.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +00009:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101209-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101209-0930a.mp3BBC World ServiceTwo days before he was killed outside his New York apartment, John Lennon spent several hours talking to a young BBC music journalist. Andy Peebles remembers that interview.Two days before he was killed outside his New York apartment, John Lennon spent several hours talking to a young BBC music journalist. Andy Peebles remembers that interview....Two days before he was killed outside his New York apartment, John Lennon spent several hours talking to a young BBC music journalist. Andy Peebles remembers that interview.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:55:00 +00009:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101208-0955.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101208-0955a.mp3BBC World ServiceWhen Japanese bombers attacked the american naval fleet at Pearl Harbour in the Pacific, it forced the USA into World War Two.When Japanese bombers attacked the american naval fleet at Pearl Harbour in the Pacific, it forced the USA into World War Two....When Japanese bombers attacked the american naval fleet at Pearl Harbour in the Pacific, it forced the USA into World War Two.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:19:00 +00009:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101207-0919.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101207-0919a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn December 1992 the USA sent armed troops into Somalia, to help protect aid convoys carrying food to the hungry. They called it Operation Restore Hope - but it was not universally welcomed.In December 1992 the USA sent armed troops into Somalia, to help protect aid convoys carrying food to the hungry. They called it Operation Restore Hope - but it was not universally welcomed....In December 1992 the USA sent armed troops into Somalia, to help protect aid convoys carrying food to the hungry. They called it Operation Restore Hope - but it was not universally welcomed.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:01:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101206-0901.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101206-0901a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn early December 1938 the first Kindertransport left Berlin, carrying jewish children out of Nazi Germany. They were taken to live in Britain - where thousands of children escaped the Holocaust.In early December 1938 the first Kindertransport left Berlin, carrying jewish children out of Nazi Germany. They were taken to live in Britain - where thousands of children escaped the Holocaust....In early December 1938 the first Kindertransport left Berlin, carrying jewish children out of Nazi Germany. They were taken to live in Britain - where thousands of children escaped the Holocaust.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +00009:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101203-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101203-0930a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe killing of 4 American churchwomen in December 1980, brought to light the extent of the violence in El Salvador, and the ruthless military tactics used against the liberation theology wing of the Catholic church.The killing of 4 American churchwomen in December 1980, brought to light the extent of the violence in El Salvador, and the ruthless military tactics used against the liberation theology wing of the Catholic church....The killing of 4 American churchwomen in December 1980, brought to light the extent of the violence in El Salvador, and the ruthless military tactics used against the liberation theology wing of the Catholic church.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:01:00 +00009:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101202-0901.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101202-0901a.mp3BBC World ServiceOn the 1st December 1990, Britain and France were finally connected, by tunnel, for the first time. Graham Fagg was the man who drilled the last few metres.On the 1st December 1990, Britain and France were finally connected, by tunnel, for the first time. Graham Fagg was the man who drilled the last few metres....On the 1st December 1990, Britain and France were finally connected, by tunnel, for the first time. Graham Fagg was the man who drilled the last few metres.Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:28:00 +00009:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101201-0928.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101201-0928a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe English archaeologist Howard Carter, had searched the Valley of the Kings for years hoping to find the tomb of Tutankhamun. In late November 1922 he finally made his breakthrough.The English archaeologist Howard Carter, had searched the Valley of the Kings for years hoping to find the tomb of Tutankhamun. In late November 1922 he finally made his breakthrough....The English archaeologist Howard Carter, had searched the Valley of the Kings for years hoping to find the tomb of Tutankhamun. In late November 1922 he finally made his breakthrough.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:13:00 +00009:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101130-0913.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101130-0913a.mp3BBC World ServiceAlmost five hundred years ago the great Inca empire in South America was brought to its knees by just a few hundred Spanish conquistadors.Almost five hundred years ago the great Inca empire in South America was brought to its knees by just a few hundred Spanish conquistadors....Almost five hundred years ago the great Inca empire in South America was brought to its knees by just a few hundred Spanish conquistadors.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:08:00 +00009:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101129-0908.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101129-0908a.mp3BBC World ServiceJust a few hours before he died, the rock star Freddie Mercury issued a public statement saying he was suffering from AIDS.Just a few hours before he died, the rock star Freddie Mercury issued a public statement saying he was suffering from AIDS....Just a few hours before he died, the rock star Freddie Mercury issued a public statement saying he was suffering from AIDS.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:39:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101126-1139.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101126-1139a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe story of how the acclaimed Japanese writer Yukio Mishima ended his life in a violent and bloody way.The story of how the acclaimed Japanese writer Yukio Mishima ended his life in a violent and bloody way....The story of how the acclaimed Japanese writer Yukio Mishima ended his life in a violent and bloody way.Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:53:00 +00008:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101125-1153.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101125-1153a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe story of the bloody suppression of a prison uprising that led to the deaths of hundreds of Taleban captives.The story of the bloody suppression of a prison uprising that led to the deaths of hundreds of Taleban captives....The story of the bloody suppression of a prison uprising that led to the deaths of hundreds of Taleban captives.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +00008:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101124-1030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101124-1030a.mp3BBC World ServiceWhen US airmen found strange metal debris in the desert in Roswell, New Mexico, they thought it was the remains of a UFO. Later they changed their story. What is the truth about their find?When US airmen found strange metal debris in the desert in Roswell, New Mexico, they thought it was the remains of a UFO. Later they changed their story. What is the truth about their find?...When US airmen found strange metal debris in the desert in Roswell, New Mexico, they thought it was the remains of a UFO. Later they changed their story. What is the truth about their find?Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:59:00 +00009:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101122-0959.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101122-0959a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe week that Prince William has chosen to announce his engagement coincides with the 15th anniversary of the late Princess Diana's interview with the BBC. It changed the way royalty was seen in Britain.The week that Prince William has chosen to announce his engagement coincides with the 15th anniversary of the late Princess Diana's interview with the BBC. It changed the way royalty was seen in Britain....The week that Prince William has chosen to announce his engagement coincides with the 15th anniversary of the late Princess Diana's interview with the BBC. It changed the way royalty was seen in Britain.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101119-1100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101119-1100a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 150 years since anyone was last put on trial for piracy in the United States. Lucy Williamson investigates.It is 150 years since anyone was last put on trial for piracy in the United States. Lucy Williamson investigates....It is 150 years since anyone was last put on trial for piracy in the United States. Lucy Williamson investigates.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:29:00 +00009:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101118-0929.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101118-0929a.mp3BBC World ServiceA woman at the centre of a momentous student protest in Athens in 1973 tells us of the moment when the country's military junta sent in the tanks.A woman at the centre of a momentous student protest in Athens in 1973 tells us of the moment when the country's military junta sent in the tanks....A woman at the centre of a momentous student protest in Athens in 1973 tells us of the moment when the country's military junta sent in the tanks.Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +00009:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101117-1030.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101117-1030a.mp3BBC World ServiceWhat was Benazir Bhutto like as a young woman and why did she follow her father into Pakistani politics? Victoria Schofield first met her at Oxford University where they became friends for life.What was Benazir Bhutto like as a young woman and why did she follow her father into Pakistani politics? Victoria Schofield first met her at Oxford University where they became friends for life....What was Benazir Bhutto like as a young woman and why did she follow her father into Pakistani politics? Victoria Schofield first met her at Oxford University where they became friends for life.Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:26:00 +00009:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101116-0926.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101116-0926a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 70 years since German bombing raids left the english city of Coventry in ruins. Its medieval cathedral burned down, and hundreds of its citizens were killed.It is 70 years since German bombing raids left the english city of Coventry in ruins. Its medieval cathedral burned down, and hundreds of its citizens were killed....It is 70 years since German bombing raids left the english city of Coventry in ruins. Its medieval cathedral burned down, and hundreds of its citizens were killed.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:11:00 +00008:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101115-0911.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101115-0911a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 50 years since black children were finally allowed to attend white elementary schools in the southern states of the USA. Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old when she found herself at the centre of a civil rights storm. There is language used in this programme which may offend some listeners.It is 50 years since black children were finally allowed to attend white elementary schools in the southern states of the USA. Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old when she found herself at the centre of a civil rights storm. There is language used in...It is 50 years since black children were finally allowed to attend white elementary schools in the southern states of the USA. Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old when she found herself at the centre of a civil rights storm. There is language used in this programme which may offend some listeners.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:23:00 +00009:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101112-1023.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101112-1023c.mp3BBC World ServiceThe First World War led to a generation of British poets like no other. Witness talks to the son of Robert Graves about his poetry and his experiences of war.The First World War led to a generation of British poets like no other. Witness talks to the son of Robert Graves about his poetry and his experiences of war....The First World War led to a generation of British poets like no other. Witness talks to the son of Robert Graves about his poetry and his experiences of war.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:17:00 +00009:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101112-1017.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101112-1017a.mp3BBC World ServiceAs the US President visits Indonesia we take you back to the 1960s and the time he spent there as a child.As the US President visits Indonesia we take you back to the 1960s and the time he spent there as a child....As the US President visits Indonesia we take you back to the 1960s and the time he spent there as a child.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:30:00 +00009:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101110-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101110-0930b.mp3BBC World ServiceIt is 15 years since a play by a young woman writer shocked London audiences with its violence and obscenity. Blasted is now back on stage. Some listeners may find parts of this programme disturbing.It is 15 years since a play by a young woman writer shocked London audiences with its violence and obscenity. Blasted is now back on stage. Some listeners may find parts of this programme disturbing....It is 15 years since a play by a young woman writer shocked London audiences with its violence and obscenity. Blasted is now back on stage. Some listeners may find parts of this programme disturbing.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:10:00 +00009:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101109-1010.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101109-1010a.mp3BBC World ServiceIn November 1956 Britain and France tried to take back control of the Suez Canal after it had been nationalised by Egypt. Tony Bunce was a young English soldier who took part in the invasion.In November 1956 Britain and France tried to take back control of the Suez Canal after it had been nationalised by Egypt. Tony Bunce was a young English soldier who took part in the invasion....In November 1956 Britain and France tried to take back control of the Suez Canal after it had been nationalised by Egypt. Tony Bunce was a young English soldier who took part in the invasion.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:59:00 +00009:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101108-1059.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101108-1059a.mp3BBC World ServiceAs Burma prepares for elections this weekend - we take you back 20 years to the last time the Burmese went to vote.As Burma prepares for elections this weekend - we take you back 20 years to the last time the Burmese went to vote....As Burma prepares for elections this weekend - we take you back 20 years to the last time the Burmese went to vote.Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:30:00 +00009:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101105-0930.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101105-0930a.mp3BBC World ServiceOn November 4th 1995 the Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv. The rock singer Aviv Geffen was one of the last people to talk to him before his death.On November 4th 1995 the Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv. The rock singer Aviv Geffen was one of the last people to talk to him before his death....On November 4th 1995 the Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv. The rock singer Aviv Geffen was one of the last people to talk to him before his death.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +00009:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101104-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/witness/witness_20101104-0900b.mp3BBC World Service