First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
After ISIS fighters burn his piano, Aeham has no choice but to risk his life and try to escape from Yarmouk, leaving Syria. But should he try to take his young family with him? Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Aeham Ahmad’s dramatic account of the siege of Yarmouk and how he risked his life defying the Syrian regime by playing the piano and singing in the ruined streets. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
After failing to escape with his family, Aeham has to make the agonising choice between staying in Syria and being killed or leaving them behind and fleeing to Europe alone. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Under siege in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, Aeham has dragged his piano into the ruined streets. But can he keep the children in his choir safe from snipers? Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Starving and under siege from President Assad’s forces in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, Aeham Ahmad decides to push his piano into the ruined streets and protest with his music. Show more
