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Is now Fathom

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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 fine... Read more

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Why are we trying to find Natasha? Series Trailer

In 1974, a young woman saved the life of up-and-coming prima ballerina, Debbie Gayle – never to see each other again. Fi... Read more

20 Apr 2021

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3mins

Part 1: A Myth and a Dream

Jake Warren explores a family myth about a mysterious woman in his mum’s past, and begins his search for her. Debbie Gay... Read more

18 May 2021

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29mins

Part 2: Enter Natasha

Debbie travels to Russia and things go downhill quickly. Jake makes an important discovery. Learn more about your ad c... Read more

18 May 2021

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26mins

Part 3: Isolation

A simple mistake marks the beginning of the end of Debbie’s dreams in Russia. Jake gives his mum some much-needed good n... Read more

18 May 2021

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21mins

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Part 4: Home Sweet Home

Debbie returns home and renounces her past. Fifty years later, Jake prepares his mum to confront it. Learn more about ... Read more

18 May 2021

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22mins

Part 5: Don’t Cry, Debbie

Debbie hears the other side of the story, and Jake has one more surprise for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis... Read more

18 May 2021

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29mins

Bonus Episode: Coming Soon

Over a year ago, Jake Warren set out to find Natasha – the mysterious teenager who helped his mum Debbie escape from the... Read more

11 Oct 2022

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Bonus Episode: The Reunion

Over a year ago, Jake Warren set out to find Natasha – the mysterious teenager who helped his mum Debbie escape from the... Read more

25 Oct 2022

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43mins

Introducing: Who Robs a Banksy?

Hey Finding Natasha listeners, we've got a brand new show for you!From Podimo and Message Heard, 'Who Robs a Banksy?' is... Read more

27 Apr 2023

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4mins

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