Witness History Episodes Available now
Indonesian killings
In the autumn of 1965 a purge of communist sympathisers began in Indonesia.
The American POW who chose China
When the Korean War ended, a few US POWs chose to stay and live under communism.
The Joy of Sex
It is almost 40 years since the publication of a groundbreaking book about relationships.
Nelson Mandela's Autobiography
Written with the help of other ANC activists, how was the book smuggled out of prison?
Mau Mau uprising
It is 55 years since the Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was arrested in Kenya.
Aberfan Disaster
It is 45 years since tragedy struck a Welsh mining village.
George Blake Escapes
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail.
Canada Kidnap - James Cross
In October 1970 James Cross, a British diplomat, was kidnapped by Quebec separatists.
Erich Honecker stands down
On 18 October 1989, the East German communist leader, was forced from power.
French Algerian Massacre
On 17 October 1961, French police turned against Algerian demonstrators in Paris.
