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Jun 21
27m 41s

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes...

Bbc World Service
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The woman fulfilling her mother's dreams of travel by launching her ashes out to sea in a bottle. It's brought her happiness amid her grief. Also: Thailand's tigers bounce back; and making hospitals happier for children.

Presenter: Nick Miles. Music composed by Iona Hampson

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