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Hardship in My Homeland
Episode 4 of 5
Jot Davies reads from ballet superstar Carlos Acosta's enchanting and inspirational memoir.
4/5. Hardship in My Homeland
The break-up of the USSR wreaks havoc on the Cuban economy, but the rising star dazzles audiences around the world.
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Thu 20 Dec 200709:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 21 Dec 200700:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 1 Dec 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 2 Dec 201602:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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