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Last broadcast on Sun, 6 Dec 2009, 19:45 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

A selection of stories celebrating the Russian satellite which started the space race in 1957.

By Tania Hershman.

In an Irish village, Mary Margaret receives lessons from a mysterious Russian.

Read by Niamh Cusack.

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

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  1. Wed 3 Oct 2007
    15:30
  2. Sun 6 Dec 2009
    19:45

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