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Sounds,29 Sep 2025,1 min

Introducing... Finding Natasha

Finding Natasha

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In the early 70s, Debbie Gayle was a promising ballerina chosen to train in the Soviet Union. After a near-deadly turn, she escaped thanks to Natasha, whom she never saw again. Fifty years later, Debbie's son, journalist and podcaster Jake Warren, sets out to understand his mum's past and find the woman who saved her. Finding Natasha is a Message Heard production. Hosted by Jake Warren. Produced by Sandra Ferrari and Jake Otajovič. Edited by Jake Otajovič. Executive produced by Sandra Ferrari. Theme music by Matt Huxley

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