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The Times Obituaries 2024
Season 1, Ep. 33
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In this special episode of Your History, presented by Jane Mulkerrins, a chance to reflect on the extraordinary lives of individuals who left their mark on the world, from French pop icon Françoise Hardy to Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. We also hear about the lives of groundbreaking Irish novelist Edna O’Brien, tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, TV doctor Michael Mosley and American music legend Quincy Jones — their stories reminding us of the power of resilience, creativity, and ingenuity found in the obituaries printed in The Times during 2024.
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Karen Durbin - feminist journalist
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David Thomas - founder of Pere Ubu
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Virginia Giuffre
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Captain Richard Farnfield - Cold War Submarine Commander
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