In 1979, 17-year-old Reza boarded a plane from Iran to Germany for what was supposed to be a standard vacation. While he was away, the Islamic Revolution erupted back home. In an instant, the world he knew vanished and he was thrust into a completely unexpected reality.

In this deeply moving episode, Reza sits down to share his extraordinary journey of sudden displacement, survival, and the immense resilience it took to rebuild his life from scratch in the UK.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Sudden Shift: The surreal moment a teenager realises a temporary holiday has become a permanent separation from home, family, and country.
• Rebuilding in the UK: The challenges, triumphs, and quiet bravery required to learn a new language, adapt to a new culture, and forge a completely new ident ...