1. Neighbours
When two Saudi men with no English and no income want to rent a flat in San Diego, an Arabic-speaking neighbour offers help.
In early 2000, two young Saudis arrive in San Diego. They had never been to America, speak almost no English, and have no idea how to open a bank account or rent a flat.
But one Arabic-speaking neighbour offers help, putting his name on the lease to secure their tenancy.
A BBC News Long Form Audio production.
Host: Jane McMullen
Series producer: Neal Razzell
Additional production: Sally Abrahams, Keiligh Baker, Nik Sindle
Editor: Matt Willis
Music: Thomas Ross-Fitzsimons
Sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Production management: Phoebe Lomas
Radio 4 commissioning executive: Tracy Williams
Radio 4 commissioning editor: Dan Clarke
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