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Obama: His Story

Clive Myrie traces the life story of America's first black president, from his broken home childhood in Hawaii to becoming the world's most powerful man.

BBC correspondent Clive Myrie traces the life story of America's first black president.

From Obama's broken home childhood in Hawaii, through his political awakening in the rough neighbourhoods of Chicago, to his arrival in Washington, Myrie follows the extraordinary journey that transformed the son of a Kenyan student into the most powerful man in the world.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 12 Feb 200900:05
BBC One Northern Ireland

Credits

ReporterClive Myrie
ProducerGuy Smith
Executive ProducerSamantha Anstiss

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Jan 200919:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Tue 10 Feb 200900:25
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Thu 12 Feb 200900:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland