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Jan 2024
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Unearthing the stories they don’t want t...

Bbc World Service
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<p>World of Secrets is billed as “the stories they don’t want told”. Series two has turned its attention to exposing the cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. We hear your views and we are joined by the series’ presenter and producer.</p><p>Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service</p> 
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