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5. A House in Chawton

5/5 Bee has arranged a university place for May, but then her husband Ali's visa is refused.

4. Getting it Right

4/5 Bee and May realise that they must plan May's escape far more professionally.

3. An Escape

3/5 May pleas with Bee to help her and her husband escape.

2. Secrets

2/5 A curious friendship has grown up between journalist Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit.

1. Getting to Know You

1/5 An email friendship between a BBC journalist and an Iraq-based academic.

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