http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/documentary_archive/Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/docarchive/assets/_300x300.jpghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/documentary_archive/(C) BBC 2008Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:25:30 +0100news, world, BBC, politics, speech, documentarynews, world, BBC, politics, speech, documentarynononadultRussell Fuller follows the difficult journeys of six hopefuls from around the world in the run up to the Beijing Olympics.Russell Fuller follows the difficult journeys of six hopefuls from around the world in the run up to the Beijing Olympics....Russell Fuller follows the difficult journeys of six hopefuls from around the world in the run up to the Beijing Olympics.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:16:00 +010023:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080718-1316.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080718-1316.mp3BBC World ServiceIn this two-part investigation, Matt McGrath sets out to expose corruption, drug use and cover-ups at the highest levels in sport.In this two-part investigation, Matt McGrath sets out to expose corruption, drug use and cover-ups at the highest levels in sport....In this two-part investigation, Matt McGrath sets out to expose corruption, drug use and cover-ups at the highest levels in sport.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:48:00 +010023:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080718-1148.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080718-1148.mp3BBC World ServiceAn undercover BBC investigation has exposed how young African footballers are being defrauded by conmen posing as talent scouts from English Premiership clubs. Victims are duped into parting with thousands of pounds in the false belief that they are paying an official fee for a trial to play with their favourite teams. Gavin Lee reports from Nigeria for Assignment.An undercover BBC investigation has exposed how young African footballers are being defrauded by conmen posing as talent scouts from English Premiership clubs. Victims are duped into parting with thousands of pounds in the false belief that they are...An undercover BBC investigation has exposed how young African footballers are being defrauded by conmen posing as talent scouts from English Premiership clubs. Victims are duped into parting with thousands of pounds in the false belief that they are paying an official fee for a trial to play with their favourite teams. Gavin Lee reports from Nigeria for Assignment.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:06:00 +010021:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080717-0906.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080717-0906.mp3BBC World ServicePart One: Jill McGivering compares two very different free health systems in the developed world: the British NHS and that of the US state of Massachusetts.Part One: Jill McGivering compares two very different free health systems in the developed world: the British NHS and that of the US state of Massachusetts....Part One: Jill McGivering compares two very different free health systems in the developed world: the British NHS and that of the US state of Massachusetts.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:57:00 +010023:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080715-1657.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080715-1657.mp3BBC World ServiceIn the second part of this series, Kate Clark reports from those provinces where an opium ban is in force, but farmers are feeling the pressure.In the second part of this series, Kate Clark reports from those provinces where an opium ban is in force, but farmers are feeling the pressure....In the second part of this series, Kate Clark reports from those provinces where an opium ban is in force, but farmers are feeling the pressure.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:14:00 +010023:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080711-1414.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080711-1414.mp3BBC World ServiceThe dynamics of the old world and the new world are changing and the balance of economic systems is shifting. Martin Wolf of the Financial Times asks leading economists how important is the American financial cycle to the rest of the world now?The dynamics of the old world and the new world are changing and the balance of economic systems is shifting. Martin Wolf of the Financial Times asks leading economists how important is the American financial cycle to the rest of the world now?...The dynamics of the old world and the new world are changing and the balance of economic systems is shifting. Martin Wolf of the Financial Times asks leading economists how important is the American financial cycle to the rest of the world now?Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:45:00 +010023:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080710-1745.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080710-1745.mp3BBC World ServiceIn a multi billion dollar deal China has promised to rebuild DR Congo's crumbling infrastructure in exchange for a valuable slice of Congo's vast mineral wealth. What's being called the Contract of the Century was negotiated in secret and has left some people in the country wondering who stands to benefit most from the deal - for Assignment Tim Whewell travels to the DR Congo to find out.In a multi billion dollar deal China has promised to rebuild DR Congo's crumbling infrastructure in exchange for a valuable slice of Congo's vast mineral wealth. What's being called the Contract of the Century was negotiated in secret and has left...In a multi billion dollar deal China has promised to rebuild DR Congo's crumbling infrastructure in exchange for a valuable slice of Congo's vast mineral wealth. What's being called the Contract of the Century was negotiated in secret and has left some people in the country wondering who stands to benefit most from the deal - for Assignment Tim Whewell travels to the DR Congo to find out.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:06:00 +010022:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080710-0906.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080710-0906.mp3BBC World ServiceChina says hosting the Olympics has accelerated national reforms, technological advances and greater freedoms overall but Gerry Northam investigates claims that life has gotten worse for China's poor.China says hosting the Olympics has accelerated national reforms, technological advances and greater freedoms overall but Gerry Northam investigates claims that life has gotten worse for China's poor....China says hosting the Olympics has accelerated national reforms, technological advances and greater freedoms overall but Gerry Northam investigates claims that life has gotten worse for China's poor.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:39:00 +010023:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080709-0939.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080709-0939.mp3BBC World ServiceKate Clark gains rare access to the fight against the Afghan opium trade and asks how effective attempts to control it have been.Kate Clark gains rare access to the fight against the Afghan opium trade and asks how effective attempts to control it have been....Kate Clark gains rare access to the fight against the Afghan opium trade and asks how effective attempts to control it have been.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:55:00 +010023:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080707-0955.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080707-0955.mp3BBC World ServiceCampaigners for improving maternal health have been lobbying the G8 to get the topic on the agenda for the next meeting in Japan. In programme two of the series Health for All, Uduak Amimo asks is there enough political will to combat maternal mortality?Campaigners for improving maternal health have been lobbying the G8 to get the topic on the agenda for the next meeting in Japan. In programme two of the series Health for All, Uduak Amimo asks is there enough political will to combat maternal...Campaigners for improving maternal health have been lobbying the G8 to get the topic on the agenda for the next meeting in Japan. In programme two of the series Health for All, Uduak Amimo asks is there enough political will to combat maternal mortality?Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:14:00 +010023:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080704-1014.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/docarchive/docarchive_20080704-1014.mp3BBC World Service