The Documentary

Telling Tales

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Mar 2018, 11:32 on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: Thu 22^nd Mar 2018, 02:32 on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

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Penny Boreham explores the power of ancient stories and their resonance today by juxtaposing them with contemporary issues. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th Mar 2018, 11:32 on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Mar 2018, 02:32 on BBC World Service East Asia

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A story from Zanzibar in which a young wife has to save her life and convince her husband of the error of his ways. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Apr 2018, 11:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sun 21^st Oct 2018, 12:32 on BBC World Service East Asia