How a Greek grandmother’s cooking helped us heal

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When Australian brothers Luke and Daniel Mancuso started posting videos of the homecooked meals their next door neighbour, a Greek grandmother called Nina, would pass to them over the garden fence in Melbourne, it became a surprise internet hit. At first, people thought that ‘Yiayia Next Door’ was simply a heartwarming story about good neighbours—but behind Nina’s kindness lay a tragedy. This story contains a reference to domestic violence. This episode was first broadcast in 2023. Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Zoe Gelber (Photo: Luke and Daniel Mancuso with Nina. Credit: Tina Smigielski)