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Outlook: 02/06/2011

02/06/2011

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'Locked in syndrome': totally aware yet unable to move a muscle after a stroke

'Locked in syndrome': totally aware yet unable to move a muscle after a stroke.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world: today, Kate Allatt was a busy woman until a sudden stroke left her unable to move, yet totally aware of her surroundings. She tells Matthew about her ongoing recovery from 'locked in syndrome'. 

Also, an update with the illegal immigrant expelled from Norway after writing a book. She's now managed to get back there legally. 

And the final part of our series marking the 50th anniversary of the freedom rides by US civil rights activists. Today, the man who turned his back on a life of crime after joining the Riders.

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