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Last broadcast on Sun, 8 Nov 2009, 09:30 on BBC Radio 5 live.
Synopsis
Michael Meyer, who was the German and East German Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, based in Berlin when the Wall came down, Ann Leslie, veteran foreign correspondent, and Thomas Kielinger of Die Welt who was also in Germany on 9th December 1989 will all be reflecting on the impact of the fall of Communism, a day before the anniversary.
Plus, Calum Best on his programme for Children in Need about children who grow up with alcoholic parents and an Army Major recently back from leading 176 men in Afghanistan on the difficulties of re-adjusting to civilian life
And of course, we'll be crossing live to the Cenotaph for the two minute silence.
Chapters
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Best: "I could never find that father figure"
Calum Best, son of Manchester United legend George Best, talks about how his father's alcoholism affected their relationship and how he hopes his story can help others.
1 18.12 -
The day the Berlin Wall came down
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, foreign correspondent Ann Leslie, German journalist Thomas Kielinger and UN speechwriter Michael Meyer share their memories of the event.
2 35.30 -
"The most difficult and tragic thing I've ever had to experience"
Major Charlie Burbridge, who's just returned from Afghanistan recounts the hardship of losing three soldiers under his command. Despite the losses, he is still prepared to return.
3 1:08.53 -
Adjusting after a tour of duty
Major Charlie Burbridge and trauma psychologist James Thompson discuss the issues that face soldiers who return from service abroad including the increasing problems of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
4 1:20.12
Broadcast
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Sun 8 Nov 200909:30
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