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Why I've decided to come out at 91
Former civil servant Barbara Hosking explains why she chose to come out as gay in her 90s.
Ms Hosking worked for two prime ministers during a long career in government.
Speaking ΒιΆΉΙη Radio 5 liveβs Emma Barnett, she said she was enjoying her new status as a potential βgay iconβ.
This clip is originally from The Emma Barnett Show on Wednesday 14 February 2018.
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