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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story

Book of the Week: No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story: Episode 4: Hardship in My Homeland

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No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story

Episode 4

Episode 4: Hardship in My Homeland

Hardship in My Homeland

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, Hardship in My Homeland

The Cuban economy suffers, but the rising star dazzles audiences around the world.

As Cuba's economy crumbles after the USSR's collapse, rising ballet star Carlos wows audiences abroad. Read by Jot Davies.

Jot Davies reads from ballet superstar Carlos Acosta's enchanting and inspirational memoir.

4/5. Hardship in My Homeland

The break-up of the USSR wreaks havoc on the Cuban economy, but the rising star dazzles audiences around the world.

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Jot Davies reads from ballet superstar Carlos Acosta's enchanting and inspirational memoir

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