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13/03/2012

The Swiss man forced to become a 'contract child' speaks out about his stolen childhood.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, the 87-year-old Swiss man who was removed from his family by the government and put to work on a farm. Like tens of thousands of other children, Arthur Honegger became a 'contract child'. He tells Lucy Ash about those lost years and why he is speaking out about his stolen childhood.

Also the Liberian doctor tackling prejudice against Aids by writing a book about her gay brother.

And we cross the Pacific to meet the cowboys of Hawaii.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Mar 2012 13:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Mar 2012 15:32GMT
  • Tue 13 Mar 2012 20:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Mar 2012 00:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Mar 2012 03:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Mar 2012 13:05GMT

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