BBC News

News 24

HARDtalk

Discussion & Talk

News

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

HARDtalk: Christina Schmid, Widow of Staff Sgt Olaf Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps

12/01/2011

Christina Schmid, Widow of Staff Sgt Olaf Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps

BBC News Channel - HARDtalk, Christina Schmid, Widow of Staff Sgt Olaf Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps

Stephen Sackur asks Christina Schmid what lies behind her campaigning zeal.

Stephen Sackur talks to Christina Schmid whose husband, Oz, was killed in action in Afghanistan. She has questioned the way Britain treats the soldiers it puts in harm's way.

More than 300 British servicemen have been killed in Afghanistan. For families, friends and comrades that's an unremitting toll of pain and loss. Most grieve far from the public gaze, but not Christina Schmid. Her husband, Oz, was one of the British army's top bomb disposal experts. He was killed in action in October 2009 and was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his outstanding courage. Christina Schmid has since been asking questions about the way Britain treats the soldiers it puts in harm's way. HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur asks what lies behind her campaigning zeal.

BBC News Channel

An impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight.

A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

HARDtalk

Christina Schmid, Widow of Staff Sgt Olaf Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC News

About BBC News Channel