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Romani

Damian Le Bas talks to Michael Rosen about the Romani language and his experience with using it. Damian is the author of The Stopping Places: A Journey Through Gypsy Britain.
Producer Beth O'Dea

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28 minutes

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Mon 20 May 2019 23:00

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  • Tue 14 May 2019 16:00
  • Mon 20 May 2019 23:00

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