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Episode 3 of 4

A look back at the 1980s. A focus on the inspirational men and women who battled against disability, personal tragedy and social prejudice to create a better world.

This is the revealing story of some inspirational men and women who battled against disability, personal tragedy and social prejudice to create a better world for all. Guardsman Simon Weston became a national hero after he overcame serious, disfiguring injury in the Falklands War. Actor Stifyn Parri became a figurehead for the gay rights movement in the decade of Aids panic. Yaina Samuels overcame domestic violence and drug abuse to pioneer new help for heroin addicts. And Tanni Grey-Thompson became a paralympic wheelchair-racing champion.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Dec 2015 22:40

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Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Steve Humphries
Director Steve Humphries
Producer Andy Attenburrow
Editor Andy Attenburrow

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Mike Peters on his passion for Wales

Producer Mike Humphries relates his memorable meeting with musician Mike Peters.