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True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.

02 April 2026

41 minutes

On radio

Thursday11:06GMT

BBC World Service

Thursday11:06GMT
BBC World Service
Thursday17:06GMT
BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
Thursday21:06GMT
BBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Friday02:06GMT
BBC World Service

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