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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...
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4.7 stars from 591 ratings
Really enjoyed this story. So well told. I wrote a review so more people were aware and got to enjoy it.
Robinson862 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/24
So boring
Couldn’t get past episode three hoping that there be some kind of cliffhanger or something interesting about the story was left empty
thybgbb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/16/24
Great story
I listened to it all in one day, great story but hate the way he treats his mum
Silvermama123 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/16/24
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Jake Warren explores a family myth about a mysterious woman in his mum’s past, and begins his search for her. Debbie Gayle recounts her difficult childhood and her dreams of ballet stardom.  Listen to Finding Natasha on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and...
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