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Episode 1: The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
A Nigerian author tells of the struggles she has faced being understood in a Western society, and warns of the dangers of stereotyping and prejudice.
Full speech and expert analysis.
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Episode 2: Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen.
Adeline Yen presents an account of her childhood growing up in an affluent family, trying to convince her father to allow her to study at an English university.
Read by Mr Cate.
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Episode 3: Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan by Jamie Zeppa.
Jamie Zeppa gives an honest account of her experiences moving from Canada to Bhutan, and her early days in the country.
Read by Mr Cate.
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Episode 4: Explorers or Boys Messing About? by Steven Morris.
An adaptation of a newspaper article written by Steven Morris in 2003, in which he reports on a helicopter duo plucked from a liferaft after an Antarctic crash.
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