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May 2019
27m 56s

Romani

Bbc Radio 4
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<p>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</p> 
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