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Group Captain John Allman ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC, Dame Julie Kenny, Tuppy Owens, Dick McTaggart

Matthew Bannister on fighter pilot John Hemingway, businesswoman Dame Julie Kenny, sex therapist Tuppy Owens and boxer Dick McTaggart.

Matthew Bannister on:

Group Captain John Allman ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC , the last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during the second world war.

Dame Julie Kenny, the successful businesswoman from Rotherham who led the regeneration of one of Britain’s largest stately homes.

Tuppy Owens, who campaigned for greater openness about sex – and set up charities to help disabled people enjoy fulfilling relationships.

Dick McTaggart, the only Scottish boxer to win an Olympic gold medal. Described as a “legend” in the world of boxing.

Interviewee: Brian Hemingway
Interviewee: Sarah McLeod
Interviewee: Professor Claire De Than
Interviewee: Ray Caulfield

Producer: Catherine Powell
Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan

Archive used: Over the Edge, ѿý2, 15th October 1996, Outsiders: Disabled and Looking for Love, ѿý3 30th March 2006, Victoria Derbyshire Show, ѿý 19th February 2016. ѿý News 15th September 2020. ѿý News Northern Ireland 9th November 2023. “The Battle of Britain, with Ewan and Colin McGregor” ѿý Two 11th July 2015. Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill 20th August 1940. “Hitler's Luftwaffe vs The RAF In The Battle Of Britain, Blitz Spirit” ѿý Select YouTube Channel, Uploaded 20th September 2021. “Remembering the Battle of Britain” Reuters, 23rd June 2010. Jamie Veitch, Sheffield Live FM radio, 27th September 2019. Dame Julie Kenny, from the Wentworth Woodhouse Trust. ѿý Radio Scotland, The Scottish Olympians, 8th August 2004. Tales of Gold: Jack Beresford, Dick McTaggart and Don Thompson, ѿý1, 29/05/1992/

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