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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

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Why are we trying to find Natasha? Series Trailer

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

3mins

Ranked #2

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Part 1: A Myth and a Dream

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

29mins

Ranked #3

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Part 2: Enter Natasha

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

26mins

Ranked #4

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Part 3: Isolation

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

21mins

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Ranked #5

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Part 4: Home Sweet Home

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

22mins

Ranked #6

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Part 5: Don’t Cry, Debbie

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

29mins

Ranked #7

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Bonus Episode: Coming Soon

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

1min

Ranked #8

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Bonus Episode: The Reunion

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

43mins

Ranked #9

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Introducing: Who Robs a Banksy?

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

4mins

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