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The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets

BBC Global News Podcast Saturday 26 July 2025, 13:15 UTC By BBC World Service 1 min read
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The street musician whose dream of seeing Oasis came true, thanks to a stranger. He says people should never give up. Also: an amazing survival story; hope for better cancer treatment; and a very slow world championship.

The street musician whose dream of seeing Oasis came true, thanks to a stranger. He says people should never give up. Also: an amazing survival story; hope for better cancer treatment; and a very slow world championship.

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