The sixth of a series of seven programmes which examine birth, death and resurrection through the eyes and experiences of handicapped people, their families and those who 'come into contact with them.
6:Shirley Nolan
Shirley Nolan 's fight to save the life of her son Anthony, who suffered from a bone marrow deficiency, has resulted in a medical research trust being set up which will save the lives of many people. While Shirley accepts that her son's short life means normal life for many, she cannot understand why he had to suffer in order that others might live.
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CLENROY OAKLEY and NICK ROBSON Film cameraman COLIN MUNN Film sound colin MARCH
Film editor MICHAEL HACKING Producer JIM MURRAY