In the presence of senior members of the royal family, Reeta Chakrabarti introduces live coverage from Westminster Abbey in London of the annual service of celebration for Commonwealth Day.
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Jo Cox MP, Dave Swarbrick, Viktor Korchnoi, Wendy Leigh
28 minutes
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Obituary series. Reeta Chakrabarti on the MP Jo Cox, the musician Dave Swarbrick, the chess player Viktor Korchnoi and the writer Wendy Leigh. Show more
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David Nobbs, Frances Kelsey, Kyril Zinovieff, Elio Fiorucci, Harry Pitch
28 minutes
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Reeta Chakrabarti on comic writer and novelist David Nobbs, scientist Frances Kelsey, British spy Kyril Zinovieff, Italian fashion designer Elio Fiorucci and musician Harry Pitch. Show more
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Tony Warren, Louise Rennison, Lord Chorley, George Kennedy, John Chilton
28 minutes
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Reeta Chakrabarti on TV writer Tony Warren, writer Louise Rennison, conservationist Lord Chorley, actor George Kennedy, and jazz musician John Chilton Show more
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George Martin, Nancy Reagan, Ray Tomlinson, Gillian Avery
28 minutes
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Reeta Chakrabarti talks about music producer Sir George Martin, US first lady Nancy Reagan, internet pioneer Ray Tomlinson and children's author Gillian Avery. Show more