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Waheed's Wars - Saving Lives Across the World
John Simpson tells the remarkable story of Waheed Arian, the doctor from Chester whose life has been defined by war in Afghanistan. The former child refugee and teenage asylum seeker has now launched a telemedicine scheme which is saving lives in war zones across the world.
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Mon 28 Aug 201715:30
BBC News UK HD & UK only
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Preview: Waheed's Wars - Saving Lives Across the World
Duration: 01:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Simpson |
| Editor | Deborah Van Bishop |
| Producer | Ged Clarke |
Broadcasts
- Mon 31 Jul 201719:00BBC One North West
- Sat 5 Aug 201700:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Sat 5 Aug 201704:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Sat 5 Aug 201721:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sun 6 Aug 201703:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Sun 6 Aug 201721:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
- Wed 9 Aug 201703:30BBC News UK & UK HD only
- Mon 28 Aug 201715:30BBC News UK HD & UK only
