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Natalie Cole: Drugs Nearly Killed Me

Natalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole, speaks about life after drugs. Also, the Canadian circus inspired by lumberjacking - and Cuba's only transgender politician.

Soul singer and daughter of Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, talks frankly about her life on drugs and the kidney transplant she needed because of her drug history.

Also, Hungarian-Roma police officer Captain Gyorgy Makula on fighting prejudice. And, the Canadian family behind Cirque Alfonse, touring the world with stunts inspired by lumberjacking.

Plus, Adela Hernandez, Cuba's only transgender politician, is living proof of changing attitudes in Cuba.

(Image: Natalie Cole. Credit: Jack Guy)

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55 minutes

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Fri 12 Jul 201302:06GMT

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  • Thu 11 Jul 201311:06GMT
  • Thu 11 Jul 201321:06GMT
  • Fri 12 Jul 201302:06GMT

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