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World Service,11 Jul 2013,55 mins

Natalie Cole: Drugs Nearly Killed Me

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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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