An alternative account of 1984, written and presented by Peter Adamson
This year's Global Report brings out some surprising facts about the state of the planet and follows some little-known success stories of the year.
Breakthrough in Brazil - the lives of tens of thousands of children could be saved if the world's biggest one-day immunisation campaign is a success....
Conflict in Kerala - to protect their jobs a handful of fishermen take on a trawler in the South India seas....
First-hand stories from four continents chart the progress that has been made in 1984 towards meeting the basic needs of the whole human family - for food and health, education and jobs. Plus verdicts on the year from four international authorities.
Music PADDY KINGSLAND Graphics RAY OGDEN Editor CHRIS LYSAGHT Producers
PETER ARMSTRONG and PETER FIRSTBROOK