coming May. 30, 2006 at 9pm

In the new political landscape of Central Asia, U.S. troops are on the ground and Western military bases are under construction throughout the region. But now, the forces aligned against the Taliban and their terrorist allies find themselves in an uneasy relationship with the drug lords who control the cultivation of much of the world's heroin. With the departure of the Taliban, the current opium crop in Afghanistan is among the largest ever. How will the world's drug control authorities deal with this fact of Central Asian life? Can agricultural reforms be implemented that will equal the profitability of the opium trade? And how will the United States resolve a dilemma that pits the war on terror against the war on drugs?

MY DAD, THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN - TF1 - 30 min. documentary

There are thought to be several hundred thousands transsexuals across the World, with close to 60,000 in the US only. Some undergo surgery and change sex, others don't. They all face the same dilema: being born the wrong sex. This is the true story of Alan Meiselman, an American transsexual lawyer, who at age 48 became Alyson. She has been a woman for over 3 years and lives a peaceful life with her wife and three kids in the suburbs of Washington DC.

The poor in developing countries, many of whom are small-scale farmers who account for two-thirds of the agrarian population, are the most vulnerable to food shortages. By exploring innovative irrigation technologies that are cost and water efficient, we can pave the way to a more water secure future that will benefit rural communities. In recent years, through the efforts of several private companies and NGOS, affordable micro-irrigation systems have been introduced to small-holders in developing regions?many with impressive results.

The largest-ever surgical mission dedicated to cleft lip and cleft palate repair is a huge success. Through World Journey of Hope '99, Operation Smile's volunteers have provided reconstructive surgery and dental surgery to more than 5,100 children to date in 18 countries and the United States.

Global Links is broadcast to television viewers primarily in developing countries. Video cassettes are also used for educational purposes in secondary schools, universities, and professional seminars. Currently the series is licensed to some 49 broadcasters in Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Each half-hour documentary is available in English, French, Spanish and an international version that can be dubbed into any language

TALK SHOW - TALK DEATH

Amid their popularity, "talk shows" are know for breaking fragile people's lives. These television shows often rely on cynical producers and naive participants. "Talk Show - Talk Death" takes you behind the scenes of these controversial programs hosted by prominent talk stars like Sally Raphael and Jerry Springer. Through real life testimonies, we attempt to explain the different tricks and mechanisms used by the producers to frame their cast.

PAMELA HARRIMAN "Intimate Portrait"

Pamela Digby was born the eldest daughter of a Dorset family and given the superficial education suited for a marriageable, aristocratic young woman. After a disappointing debut in 1937, she reinvented herself to emerge as a sophisticate, and years later was known the world over as Pamela Harriman.

THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION

This history channel special depicts this little know military force, its origins and its greatest battles. The document