Episodes

  • Why are we trying to find Natasha? Series Trailer

    Why are we trying to find Natasha? Series Trailer
    Apr 20 2021
    In 1974, a young woman saved the life of up-and-coming prima ballerina, Debbie Gayle – never to see each other again. Fifty years later, Debbie’s son, journalist Jake Warren, sets out to find her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Part 1: A Myth and a Dream

    Part 1: A Myth and a Dream
    May 18 2021
    Jake Warren explores a family myth about a mysterious woman in his mum’s past, and begins his search for her. Debbie Gayle recounts her difficult childhood and her dreams of ballet stardom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Part 2: Enter Natasha

    Part 2: Enter Natasha
    May 18 2021
    Debbie travels to Russia and things go downhill quickly. Jake makes an important discovery.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Part 3: Isolation

    Part 3: Isolation
    May 18 2021
    A simple mistake marks the beginning of the end of Debbie’s dreams in Russia. Jake gives his mum some much-needed good news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Part 4: Home Sweet Home

    Part 4: Home Sweet Home
    May 18 2021
    Debbie returns home and renounces her past. Fifty years later, Jake prepares his mum to confront it.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Part 5: Don’t Cry, Debbie

    Part 5: Don’t Cry, Debbie
    May 18 2021
    Debbie hears the other side of the story, and Jake has one more surprise for her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Coming Soon

    Bonus Episode: Coming Soon
    Oct 11 2022
    Over a year ago, Jake Warren set out to find Natasha – the mysterious teenager who helped his mum Debbie escape from the USSR in 1974. And still to this day, Natasha and Debbie have not met in person… until now. In this upcoming episode, Jake and Debbie travel over 1000 miles away to Helsinki to finally meet Natasha. Don't miss the anticipated reunion on October 25th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Bonus Episode: The Reunion

    Bonus Episode: The Reunion
    Oct 25 2022
    Over a year ago, Jake Warren set out to find Natasha – the mysterious teenager who helped his mum Debbie escape from the USSR in 1974. And still to this day, Natasha and Debbie have not met in person… until now. In this special episode of Finding Natasha, Jake and Debbie travel over 1000 miles away to Helsinki. Debbie prepares to meet Natasha face to face for the first time in nearly 50 years, while also coming to terms with the fact that in just 36 hours she’s going to have to say goodbye again, possibly forever.  Listen to the full first miniseries of Finding Natasha again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins