A weekly showcase for BBC correspondents; and opportunity to see global reporting of the highest quality – whether breaking news on the day or more reflective journalism. The episodes listed below are specials which are more evergreen.
4th April
COLORADO/WILLIS
Rising energy prices spur a drilling boom in America's West - but as David Willis finds there's ANOTHER price to be paid...in human HEALTH.
BLINDNESS/GHOSH
So the blind may see - Palab Ghosh reports on the amazing advances in gene therapy that could bring better sight to millions.
UKRAINE/GATEHOUSE
Ukraine has become a haven for Russians who oppose Putin - Gabriel Gatehouse reports on the political exiles hoping for asylum.
CAMBODIA/DELAUNEY
Thirteen years old and on the scrap heap - why the increasing cost of education in Cambodia is forcing poor pupils out of school. Guy De Launey reports from Phnom Penh.
SINKING/WILLIAMSON
Jakarta gets that sinking feeling - Lucy Williamson reports on why the Indonesian capital is going down in the World.
20th April
NEWORLEANS/FREI
Two and a half years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans Matt Frei finds thousands wanting to return - but there are no homes for them.
SUDAN/HENSHAW
Refugees flood back to southern Sudan - Amber Henshaw reports on the uneasy path to peace after Africa's longest civil war.
ISRAEL/FRANKS
Left in Limbo - Israel ponders what to do with thousands of African refugees who want to settle there. Tim Franks reports from Jerusalem.
CACTUS/KENNEDY
Duncan Kennedy finds organised crime has moved into Cactus rustling down Mexico way.
13th April
ZIMBABWE/PANNELL
Reporting from inside Zimbabwe Ian Pannell hears claims that government workers were ordered to vote for Mugabe. (Some local TV pix in this piece.)
MOGADISHU/DOYLE
There's been a recent and dramatic upsurge in fighting for control of the Somali capital Mogadishu. Mark Doyle sends and exclusive report from one of the most hazardous places in the world.
RICE/HEAD
Raiding the rice hoarders - Jonathan Head joins police in the Philipines trying to clamp down on food profiteers.
IRAQ/WEBB
More than four thousand American soldiers have sacrificed their lives in Iraq - Justin Webb travelled to a town in Vermont where the memory of the fallen is very strong.
PRISONS/RAINSFORD
Sarah Rainsford get a rare look inside Turkeys aging prisons - bursting at the seams due to an overcrowding crisis//
CALENDARS/ANTELAVA
Putting their companies first - the Russian managers prepared to strip for business. Natalia Antelava reports from Moscow.
23rd March
Congo/Greste
Peter Greste goes deep into the war torn Democratic Republic of Congo to report on the plight of thousands who’ve fled militia violence.
Iraq/Simpson
Five years after the invasion of Iraq, Jon Simpson visits Fallujah to see what the future holds for the people and the country.
Diamonds/Biles
Botswana is the world’s biggest diamond producer – now a new enterprise will make sure the gems are processed there creating thousands of jobs. Peter Biles reports.
Alevi/Rainsford
Sarah Rainsford meets the A-levy Muslims who are demanding equal rights with other religions in Turkey.
Militias/Duffy
The militias who were throwing drug gangs out of the favellas are now demanding protection money and charging for basic services – Gary Duffy reports.
Schools/Pannell
As learning standards in the Arab world come under criticism, Ian Pannell looks at how Egyptian children get an education.
16th March
Gaza/Urban
Can the desperate people of Gaza – besieged by an Israeli blockade – now turn their minds to peace – Mark Urban reports.
Indonesia/Harding
Indonesia tries a radical anti-terror tactic – Andrew Harding sees former militants return to jail to persuade inmates to renounce terror.
Tibet/Brabant
Malcolm Brabant watches Tibetan exiles trying to protest against Chinese rule at the birthplace of the Olympics.
Kazak/Antelava
Natalia Anteleva reports from Almaty on how Kazakstan is trying to solve a massive identity crisis.
9th March
Somalia/Doyle
Mark Doyle sends an exclusive report from inside Somalia, a failed nation that’s been wracked by war for 17 years.
Turkey/Pigott
Turkey tries to bring Islam back to the pure religion of the prophet Mohammed – Robert Pigott reports from Istanbul.
Ohio/Frei
Matt Frei reports from Youngstown, Ohio where rustbelt voters hope the next US president will bring economic recovery.
Dogfighting/Brain
After the Taliban tried to ban it dogfighting makes a comeback in Afghanistan – Jon Brian reports from Kabul.
2nd March
Chad/Zatjman
Arnaud Zatjman sends a rare report from inside the strife torn nation of Chad where a very old civil war has created a new tie of refugees.
Engels/Wingfield-Hayes
Russia flexes its muscles – Rupert Wingfield Hayes sees the return to Cold War missions for long range bombers.
Swat/Platt
Russia flexes its muscles – Rupert Wingfield Hayes sees the Pakistani army claim victory in the Swat valley. (Library pictures, courtesy ‘Dawn News at 34”)
TB/Walsh
Fergus Walsh reports from South Africa on a ray of hope in the worldwide battle against Tuberculosis
Idol/Leithead
Afghanistan’s version of American is a massive hit – But as Alistair Leithead reports it could be dangerous for contestants.
24th February
Uganda/Harvey
Rachel Harvey reports on the thousands of Kenyan refugees in Uganda – now asking is it safe to go home?
Child/Loyn
Why are babies still dying in India – as the country enjoys an economic boom – David Loyn reports from Orissa.
Spain/Kingstone
Spain’s Prime Minister Zapatero is up for a second term – he gained a reputation as a social reformer but now must solve problems of the economy if he’s to win the election.
Divorce/Abbott
Everything for the unhappy couple – Melanie Abbott visits a divorce fair in the Netherlands.
Radio/Fisher
Talking for peace – Jonah Fisher meets two west of England housewives trying to bridge the religious divide.
17th February
Kosovo/Little
As Kosovo bids to become a new country Alan Little asks what will this mean for the Serbs, and will the EU be pulling the strings?
Executions/Leyne
International concern over the number of executions in Iran – Jon Leyne reports the killings go on, despite a ban on public hangings.
Sorry/Bryant
As Australia apologises to a stolen Aboriginal generation – Nick Bryant finds many saying sorry is not enough.
Delhi/Morris
Is the green heart of Delhi worth saving? Chris Morris looks at attempts to save hidden architectural gems.
10th February
Iraq/Dymond
Jonny Dymond reports from Anbar province where Sunni moderates have turned the tables on Al Qaeda in Iraq.
Srilanka/Burke
Sixty years after independence from Britain – Sri Lanka finds itself still dealing with the fallout. Roland Burke reports from Columbo.
Bhutto/Plett
Treated in death like a saint – but can Benazir Bhutto’s party survive without her – Barbara Plett reports from Pakistan.
Ballet/Voss
Michael Voss reports from Cuba on a unique ballet troupe that’s breaking the mold.
3rd February
Kenya/Allen
From stability and prosperity Kenya has plunged into sickening communal violence – Karen Allen looks at what caused this transformation.
Pygmys/Keane
Fergal Keane joins the Pygmy hunter gatherers who are using new technology to preserve their rainforest habitat.
Thai/Harding
Are these Burmese refugees in Thailand a tourist attraction or are they inmates in a human zoo?
Graffiti/Duffy
As city authorities crackdown on graffiti – Gary Duffy