Yanar Mohammed, MP Phil Woolas, Professor Robin Weiss, Jane Lapotaire
Published: March 20, 2026
Duration: 27:43
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Yanar Mohammed who campaigned for women’s rights in Iraq and set up a secret network of shelters for those fleeing abusive relationships. She was shot dead on 2nd March.
Phil Woolas, a key figure in the New Labour project who became MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth.
Professor Robin Weiss, the eminent virologist who carried out important work to understand HIV.
Jane Lapotaire, the classical actor who won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Edith Piaf.
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