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Hunting for my past in a Hong Kong stairwell

Claire Martin was left in a Hong Kong stairwell at just two days old. Adopted in the UK, she became determined to find her biological family.

In 1960, Claire Martin was abandoned in a Hong Kong stairwell at just two days old. Like many babies at the time she was taken to the UK for adoption, but growing up, she became more and more determined to find her biological relatives. After years of searching, she's finally found family in a very surprising place.

Presenter: Anu Anand
Producer: Harry Graham

Picture: Claire Martin
Credit: Claire Martin

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