| First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|
| 20051128 | Natasha and Other Stories By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters. A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s. 1/5. Tapka Six-year-old Mark and his cousin Jana are given the task of looking after Tapka, the beloved dog of a childless couple. |
| 20051129 | Natasha and Other Stories By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters. A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s. 2/5. Roman Berman, Massage Therapist All the family's hopes and plans for Roman's new business in Toronto are pinned on the outcome of a dinner with an established Jewish family. |
| 20051130 | Natasha and Other Stories By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters. A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s. 3/5. An Animal to the Memory Mark Berman is anxious to change schools, but his mother is adamant that he should stay at the Hebrew school - subversive measures are required. |
| 20051201 | Natasha and Other Stories By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters. A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s. 4/5. Natasha - part one Sixteen-year-old Mark Berman acquires a new cousin by marriage. But fourteen-year old Natasha, fresh from Moscow, has rather a lot to teach him in the basement of his parents' house. |
| 20051202 | Natasha and Other Stories By David Bezmozgis, read by Rufus Jones. Abridged and produced by Jill Waters. A series of stories featuring the Bermans, a family of Russian Jews who arrive in Toronto in the early 1980s. 5/5. Natasha - part two Concluding the poignant tale exploring adolescent sexuality. Natasha takes direct action with some dramatic results for her mother's marriage. |