Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

27/04/2009

Human stories from behind the global headlines. With Matthew Bannister.

On today's programme: Catching the Nigerian money scammer; the marathon marriage; and 'Born to Run'.

Human stories from behind the global headlines. With Matthew Bannister.

On today's programme: Catching the Nigerian money scammer; the marathon marriage; and 'Born to Run'.

Nigeria Money Scam

We hear what happened when a BBC reporter in Nigeria fell victim to an internet scam by a 'yahoo, yahoo boy' - one of the young men who carry out email scams convincing strangers to part with money.

Marathon Wedding Couple

Gary Keates and Rachel Pitt got married whilst running the London Marathon this weekend - they sprint into the Outlook studio to tell us all about it.

Christopher McDougall

Former American war correspondent Christopher McDougall explains what he learned from a reclusive tribe of Mexican Indians who are among the best long distance runners in the world. His book, 'Born to Run', is published by Profile Books.

23 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Apr 200909:06GMT

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Apr 200912:32GMT
  • Mon 27 Apr 200921:06GMT
  • Tue 28 Apr 200902:06GMT
  • Tue 28 Apr 200909:06GMT

Contact Outlook

Podcast: Lives Less Ordinary

Podcast: Lives Less Ordinary

Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected