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Mel Giedroyc hears how joining the circus has helped children from Afghanistan. Plus show tunes with John Barrowman, and is it really lucky to have a birthday in May?

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Tue 17 May 201116:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Chapters

  • Afghan Mobile Mini Circus

    How fun, creativity and acrobatics are changing the lives of a group of Afghan children.

    Duration: 04:23

  • Team Spirit: Dirty Dancing

    Exploring the co-operation needed to put on a performance of a West End musical.

    Duration: 13:41

  • Luck

    Are some people really more lucky than others?

    Duration: 07:27

  • John Barrowman

    The actor on songs from the shows, growing up, and playing Captain Jack.

    Duration: 06:54

  • Boy Overboard

    Part 7 of Morris Gleitzman's tale of a young boy from Afghanistan who hopes for a better life in Australia.

    Duration: 07:04

Broadcast

  • Tue 17 May 201116:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra