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As victims of the thalidomide tragedy reach their fifties, actor Ricky Tomlinson investigates their fears of a future blighted by failing health and financial worries.

As victims of the thalidomide tragedy reach their fifties, actor Ricky Tomlinson investigates their fears of a future blighted by failing health and financial worries. The star of the Royle Family joins Liverpudlian comic and thalidomide victim Gary Skyner in challenging the government to accept some responsibility for the tragedy and to offer compensation to help victims during the later stages of their lives.

Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr and Stuart Maconie explain why the work of Manchester's legendary rock photographer Kevin Cummins has achieved iconic status.

Andy Johnson meets a Blackpool war hero who survived the D-Day landings.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Nov 2009 19:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Ricky Tomlinson
Presenter Andy Johnson
Presenter Jacey Normand

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