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Finding Natasha
In the early 70s, Debbie Gayle was one of Britain’s most promising young ballerinas. At the age of 17, she was chosen to go to the Soviet Union and become the first Westerner to train at Russia’s finest ballet academy. It was a dream come true for her, but just a few months later, things took a near deadly turn for her. She made it out of the country thanks to a young girl named Natasha who she never saw or heard from again. In Finding Natasha, Debbie’s son Jake Warren – a journalist and podcaster – sets out to understand the story of his mum’s past, and to find the woman who saved her 50...
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4.7 stars from 575 ratings
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“A touching story of long lost friendship and how perception can influence our personal narrative. Real and without gloss. Excellent”
CFH44 8tracks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/23
Very enjoyable listen
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“Really enjoyed this. Very honest and interesting. Easy listening but kept me interested and engaged. Such an interesting story.”
Nascrime via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/07/22
Much Ado About Not Much
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“An interesting story, but not sure it was worthy of such a protracted podcast.”
ChiBlades via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/22
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