Barack Obama is an African American with a serious chance of winning the presidency. He is a political sensation - more rock star than grey suit politician - who promises to bring together the United States and says that race should not matter. Looking ahead to next November's US presidential elections, Panorama investigates whether Obama can rise above racial divisions, and appeal to enough white and black voters to win.

(Duration: 30 minutes)

 Saturday 24th November at 1130

Repeated: Saturday 24th November at 2330; Sunday 25th November at 0530; Sunday 25th November at 1530;

Sunday 25th November at 2030

The dead have been buried, most of those arrested have been released and the blood and the debris have been cleaned away. Yet more than a hundred remain behind bars and the people of Burma are angry that the international community has given them so little support. Going undercover in Burma, the BBC's World Affairs correspondent Sue Lloyd-Roberts discovers that the appetite for protest is still strong.

(Duration: 30 minutes)

 Wednesday 28th November at 2230

Repeated: Thursday 29th November at 1230; Friday 30th November at 1730; Saturday 1st December at 0430~+;

Monday 3rd December at 1030

In Nepal a nine-year-old girl, who is worshipped as a goddess, is playing a significant symbolic role in the power struggle between politicians and the monarchy. For 240 years since they conquered and united the country of Nepal, the Kings of the Shah dynasty have sought the Royal Kumari's blessing to rule. However, Nepal is changing and elections are planned. World Uncovered explores the tough choices ahead, and how Nepal will modernise without destroying the beauty of its traditions.

(Duration: 50 minutes)

 Saturday 24th November at 1010

Repeated: Saturday 24th November at 1610; Saturday 24th November at 2210; Sunday 25th November at 0310;

Sunday 25th November at 1010; Sunday 25th November at 2210

This week Have Your Say focuses on the Arab-Israeli peace talks, to be hosted by President Bush at Annapolis, USA, and what can be achieved. Around 40 countries have been invited to attend, however Hamas, which controls Gaza, has not been asked. Presented by Bridget Kendall, the main guest will be Alvaro de Soto, the former UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East peace process. Contributions will also be made by Palestinian Legislative Council member, Hanan Ashrawi and Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mark Regev. 

(Duration: 55 & 30 minutes)

 Sunday 25th November at 1605

Repeated: Sunday 25th November at 2130