DJ Charlie Gillett: Deep Roots Around The World
Nov 28th, 2008 · Charlie Gillett is known to international radio listeners for his BBC world music show. But his roots go deep into rock.
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'Prime Suspect' Creator Delves Into Criminal Mind *
Oct 4th, 2008 · Crime writer Lynda La Plante created the award-winning BBC series Prime Suspect, as well as the popular series Trial & Retribution and The Commander. She shares her insights into the psychology of wrongdoers and the law enforcers who pursue them.
U.S. Financial Crisis Has Global Fallout *
Sep 28th, 2008 · In Britain today, a big mortgage lender is reportedly being taken over by the government. The BBC says the company, Bradford and Bingley, will be sold off in parts. The U.S. financial drama is sending shockwaves throughout the global economy. Brad Setser, an economist with the Council on Foreign Relations, talks to host Andrea Seabrook.
Cuba Pounded By Ike, Rejects U.S. Aid ***
Sep 8th, 2008 · Hurricane Gustav pummeled Cuba last week before the storm made landfall in the U.S. Now, Hurricane Ike is sweeping across the island, days after Cuba rejected storm aid from the U.S. Michael Voss, a Cuba-based journalist for the BBC, and NPR's Tom Gjelten, offer an update on Cuba and the political implications of the storm.
Sarkozy Visits Kabul After Attack On NATO Troops *
Aug 20th, 2008 · The Taliban have stepped up attacks in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, French soldiers were attacked during a reconnaissance mission. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Kabul on Wednesday. Renee Montagne talks with the BBC's Alastair Leithead in Kabul about the recent attacks.
U.S. Beef Flap Challenges South Korea's President
Jun 11th, 2008 · After an estimated 80,000 people demonstrated Tuesday against South Korea's plan to resume importing U.S. beef, the president promised that his government would make a fresh start — and his entire cabinet offered to resign. Co-host Renee Montagne talks to BBC correspondent John Studworth.
A British TV Invasion ***
May 20th, 2008 · Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli reviews DVD collections of British TV shows, including a few series that have never before been televised in the U.S. Highlights include Fortysomething, a six-part comedy series starring Hugh Laurie, and Helen Mirren at the BBC.
Myanmar Considers Aid from Asian Neighbors
May 20th, 2008 · Thousands remain missing in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis, but the country has allowed only limited assistance from the outside world. Myanmar may now accept help from its immediate neighbors after a recent emergency meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to BBC reporter Andrew Harding.
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