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'Worlds and Lives' episode 2 - 'A Portable Paradise' and 'Homing'

February 04, 2026 • Mr Forster, Mr Gallie

Episode summary: In this episode we compare how 'A Portable Paradise' by Roger Robinson and 'Homing' by Liz Berry present the connection between family and identity.

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