麻豆约拍

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, Somali doctor Hawa Abdi, whose 'extraordinary strength, courage and tenacity' have earned her a nomination for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Jo Fidgen hears from her and her daughter Deqo Mohamed, who's just returned from Somalia.

Then to Taiwan to meet Chang Chieh-Kuan, who's devoted his life to the traditional printing press.

We also hear from Fred Rowe, a Londoner who turned his back on crime after making friends with singer Ian Dury. His story is told in Blitz Kids by Sean Longden.