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A Japanese tsunami survivor on his rescue after two days at sea on the roof of his house.

Katie Derham presents real-life stories from people around the globe. A Japanese tsunami survivor on his rescue after two days at sea on the roof of his house.

The Global Reach is a new weekly programme , presented by Katie Derham ,which aims to shine a light on international affairs through the personal stories of those directly involved in the making of history. 

This week, a year on from the Japanese earthquake, we hear the story of sixty one year old Hiromitsu Shinkawa, who was rescued 10 miles out to sea, sitting on the roof of his house 2 days after a massive Tsunami hit his home 

We go ringside with Yamar, a big fan of La Lutte or Senegalese wrestling, which is fast becoming the West African country's biggest sporting obsession. 

Narcorridos are the most popular musical genre in northern Mexico but their jaunty polka-style rhythms often hide something far more sinister and insidious. The drug cartels use them to recruit gunmen to their cause and to frighten their rivals. We find out who sings them, who listens to them and why. 

As Azerbaijan gears up to host this year's Eurovision, Azeri activist and "donkey" blogger Emin Milli takes a wry look at his country's record on human rights. 


Producer: Will Yates
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

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Katie Derham presents real-life stories from people around the globe

Katie Derham presents real-life stories from people around the globe. Featuring extended testimony from those on the frontline

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