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World Stories

The Rollercoaster of Life in Kabul

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Online

Available for over a year

"Why doesn't grandad smile?" Meena Baktash takes a personal look at the Kabul of her youth. After decades of conflict, what is left of a city - and a people - once so beautiful and vibrant? Show more

The Documentary

World Stories

World Stories - Afghanistan's Dancing Boys

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Online

Available for over a year

The "bacha bereesh" or beardless boys are teenage boys who dress up as girls and dance for male patrons at parties in Afghanistan. Show more

The Documentary

World Stories

World Stories - Revolutions in Iran

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Online

Available for over a year

Exploring Iran's media revolution of blogs, social networking sites, mobile phones and Bluetooth... and a past media revolution. Show more