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A Tibetan Odyssey: 50 Years in Exile

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Last broadcast on Mon, 9 Mar 2009, 15:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).

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On the 50th anniversary of the 1959 uprising in Tibet, Isabel Hilton hears the stories of Tibetan communities in exile.

The Dalai Lama, as well as refugees in India and Britain, recount their personal experiences and discuss their hopes for the future. Isabel reflects on the journey made by the Dalai Lama's followers over the last 50 years and considers the challenges for these displaced people as they strive to preserve their culture and regain their autonomy.

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  1. Sat 7 Mar 2009
    20:00
  2. Mon 9 Mar 2009
    15:00

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