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Finding Natasha

Debbie Gayle's son, Jake Warren, searches for Natasha, who saved his mum 50 years ago.

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Introducing... Finding Natasha
Debbie Gayle's son, Jake Warren, searches for Natasha, who saved his mum 50 years ago.
29 Sep 2025,1 min
1. A myth and a dream
Jake explores a family myth about a mysterious woman and Debbie recounts her childhood.
30 Sep 2025,28 mins,
2. Enter Natasha
Debbie tells us about her travels to Russia in 1974 and Jake makes an important discovery.
30 Sep 2025,25 mins
3. Isolation
A mistake ends Debbie's dream in Russia. Jake gives his mum good news.
30 Sep 2025,19 mins,
4. Home Sweet Home
Debbie returns home and renounces her past. Jake prepares her to confront it.
30 Sep 2025,21 mins,
5. Don’t Cry, Debbie
Debbie hears the other side of the story, and Jake has one more surprise.
30 Sep 2025,28 mins
6. The Reunion
Jake and Debbie travel to Helsinki for Debbie and Natasha's first meeting in 50 years.
30 Sep 2025,42 mins