Witness History Episodes Available now
The Gotti trial
John Gotti was a mafia boss who had escaped jail for years.
Edward and Mrs Simpson
He was the new British King and she was an American divorcee
Poll tax riots
The anti-poll tax demonstration of March 1990 brought thousands onto the streets of London
Reagan assassination attempt
The man who helped to save Reagan's life
Bungee jumping
On April Fool's Day 1979 - the first ever bungee jump was attempted.
War in East Pakistan
In 1971, war began between East and West Pakistan - leading to the creation of Bangladesh
Posh and Becks - the wedding
In July 1999 two members of British celebrity royalty tied the knot
The 麻豆社 Russian service
For 65 years the 麻豆社 World Service has broadcast in Russian, this weekend it stops
Leonardo da Vinci v Michelangelo
Over 500 years ago in Renaissance Italy, a battle was underway between two great painters.
22/03/2016
History as told by the people who were there
