Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 'Wolf Children' of World War Two and China's TV lessons
We hear from 'wolf child' Luise Quietsch who was separated from her family and forced to flee East Prussia. Whilst trying to survive during World War…
11 months, 1 week ago
Back to 1995
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes, all about events which happened in 1995.
First, we hear how Microsoft launc…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
World War Two on film and Africa's landmark lifestyle magazine
Josephine McDermott sits in for Max Pearson presenting a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes.
We hear from the author who stumbled acros…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Charlie Hebdo attack and the art of decluttering
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes.
We hear a first-hand account of the attack at the offices of French satiric…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Boxing Day tsunami, and Alexa’s creation
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes.
We hear two stories from the deadly 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, which killed th…
1 year ago
German traditions and cooking for presidents
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews which all relate to food. First, Dinner for One, the British TV sketch tha…
1 year ago
Referendums and cannibalism
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Professor Chandrika Kaul, a speci…
1 year ago
Panama and the 'Purple Heart Battalion'
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Joan Flores-Villalobos, Assistant…
1 year ago
Women making a mark
In partnership with the BBC 100 Women list, we have a selection of stories about inspiring and influential women from around the world.
Scientist Kat…
1 year, 1 month ago
'Mozart of chess’ and the deepest man-made hole in the world
We hear from Magnus Carlsen, who in 2014, became the first player ever to win all three world chess titles in one year, achieving the highest officia…
1 year, 1 month ago