Last Word

Claudette Colvin, Ian Balding, Gerry Gable, Bob Weir, Juliet Robertson

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 27:44

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Claudette Colvin the American civil rights campaigner who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, nine months before Rosa Parks’ celebrated protest.

Ian Balding, the racehorse trainer who saddled many winners for Queen Elizabeth II.

Gerry Gable, the anti-fascist activist and co-founder of Searchlight magazine, who wasn’t afraid to break the law in his relentless pursuit of the far right.

Juliet Robertson, the Scottish educationalist who was a passionate advocate for outdoor teaching.

And a tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir from...