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Speaking Lives

People around the world talk about shared experiences

World Service,14 episodes

Episodes

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Emigration
Can you share something in common with someone who lives thousands of miles away?
02 Mar 2000,14 mins
Border Area
Living on the Israeli-Lebanese border
12 Mar 2000,13 mins
Relationships
The challenges and triumphs in a relationship
13 Mar 2000,14 mins
University
Exams and making friends are among the concerns students have when starting university
14 Mar 2000,14 mins
Dance
Like all art forms, dance is influenced by culture and environment
20 Mar 2000,13 mins
War
People from Chechnya, the Balkans and Ethiopia talk about fear, sadness and sense of loss
24 Mar 2000,14 mins
Young Olympians
A peek at the lives of young people training to be part of the Olympics and Paralympics
25 Mar 2000,13 mins
Rebuilding our Lives
Difficult times are inevitable but when we are in a crisis it is hard to see an upside
25 Mar 2000,14 mins
Inventions
Do you have what it takes to become an inventor?
30 Mar 2000,13 mins
Music
Spending eight hours a day practising isn't uncommon among musicians
23 Jan 2001,14 mins
Minorities
A look at how minority communities establish themselves
24 Jan 2001,14 mins
Reunions
Often adopted people search for their biological parents
22 Feb 2001,13 mins
Old Age
Finding activities and remaining energetic is key as you grow older
26 Feb 2001,13 mins
Business
Living hand to mouth is a common occurrence for someone starting a business
16 Mar 2001,14 mins