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Radio 4,09 Nov 2025,41 mins

Tessa Dunlop

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This week, we hear from Grace Taylor in Poole, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, as we journey through her life via the medium of radio. We touch on forgiveness, fear and the footballing hero who’s just been knighted. We’ll also be hearing Grace’s link to the late Prunella Scales, with some reflections from the actress's son Samuel on Last Word, as well as some classic 1940s hits to accompany us in our travels to the "golden age" of the wireless. Presenter: Dr Tessa Dunlop Producer: Anthony McKee Production Coordinators: Caoilfhinn McFadden and Caroline Peddle A BBC Audio Northern Ireland production

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