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11/08/2011

The Afghan interpreter whose dream is to join the British army

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world: today, Mohamad "Boriz" Fawad, the Afghan interpreter who dreamed of joining the British Army tells us how he felt when he was told he wasn't eligible. Also, the Canadian man who's cycling around the world to challenge perceptions of mental illness and making some friends along the way. And the reality TV contestant who learned her business skills from her hard working Chinese parents.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Aug 201110:05GMT

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  • Thu 11 Aug 201114:32GMT
  • Thu 11 Aug 201119:32GMT
  • Thu 11 Aug 201123:32GMT
  • Fri 12 Aug 201101:32GMT
  • Mon 15 Aug 201110:05GMT

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Podcast: Lives Less Ordinary

Podcast: Lives Less Ordinary

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