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Highlights of programmes in January and February 2009.
5 - 11 January
Plain Old Greed - Tues 6 Jan @ 9 pm
This documentary investigates the US financial meltdown and explores the reasons behind it and its current impact.
Drowning in Debt - Thurs 8 Jan @ 10.30 pm
A story of today's economic circumstances as Sue Kitely, a 28-year-old mother of two, says she is drowning in debt. Every day she faces moneylenders, debt collection agencies, solicitors' phone calls, and bailiff visits.
12 - 18 January
East End Olympics - Thurs 15 Jan @ 9.00 pm
A look at the development of the London's East End from 2006 to 2008 in preparation for the forthcoming Olympics in 2012.
19 - 25 January
Everyday Adventure - Episode 1 - Mon 19 Jan @ 8 am / 2pm / 8pm
Everything you've always wanted to know about Scouting but were afraid to ask! A new monthly series of action packed adventure on the Channel.
Wicked - Wed 21 Jan @ 8am / 2pm / 8 pm (repeated on Sat 24 Jan at the same times)
A new magazine programme to launch our BSL (British Sign Language) Zone where we'll be showing signed programmes in the weeks and months ahead.
26 January - 1 February
Explore China - Mon 26 Jan @ 9.00 pm
A look at modern day China and Tibet in search of the "great minds" who are defining the current state of Chinese society and the country's emerging environmental movement.
China Town - Mon 26 Jan @ 10:00 pm
The series follows the day-to day lives of a group of Chinese people living and working in England. It also investigates the issue of illegal immigration.
I Didn’t Know - Tues 27 Jan @ 9:00 pm
This documentary follows a group of young people, who through lectures, workshops and a visit to Auschwitz learn about the Holocaust and Nazi persecution.
2 - 8 February - A focus on international aid and development
The Katine Chronicles - Mon 2 Feb @ 8:00 pm
Another chance to see this three part series which looks at the Guardian news organisation's development project in a Ugandan village called Katine - one year on.
How to make a difference in Africa? - Mon 2 Feb @ 9:00 pm
Journalist Sorious Samura investigates the real impact of foreign aid and charities working to relieve poverty in Africa.
Alex James in Africa - Thurs 5 Feb @ 4:00 pm
The former Blur band member travels to Burkina Faso to look at the techniques farmers there are using to adapt to a changing climate.
9 - 15 February
Blood Ties -Argentine Children of the Disappeared - Mon 9 Feb @ 8 pm
The story of Victoria Donda, one of “the children of the disappeared”, born to parents in captivity and raised by people who approved of her mother’s execution.
Where Has My School Gone - Thurs 12 Feb @ 8pm
Viz comic creator Chris Donald and pupils, teachers and parents look back at the history of West Jesmond Primary school in Newcastle before its planned closure and demolition.
Age Swap - Fri 13.Feb @ 8:00 pm
A young student Sydney Russell tells the story of a group of elderly tea dancers who try their hand at graffiti and a group of young people who learn how to tea dance.
16 - 22 February
When Lou Met - Thurs 19 Feb @ 8:30 pm
Broadcaster and journalist Lou Bolch interviews internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto famous for tackling controversial social issues. Alongside this special interview, we'll be screening three of Kim Longinotto films Divorce Iranian Style, Sisters in Law and The Day I Will Never Forget:
Divorce Iranian Style – Thurs 19 Feb @ 9:00 pm
This film provides unique window to the Iranian’s women lives. Kim’s film shows the strength, ingenuity, and nerve with which they confront laws, administrative systems, and their husbands’ and families’ rage to gain divorces.
Sisters in Law – Fri 20 Feb @ 9:00 pm
The film follows two women - prosecutor Vera Ngassa and court president Beatrice Ntuba, who work to give abused women and children the chance to speak out and move forward with their lives, in a male dominated society.
The Day I Will Never Forget – Sat 21 Feb @ 9:00 pm
A documentary on the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya. Kenyan women explain the practice’s cultural significance within Kenyan society and share their painful experiences and trauma.
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