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4. The Triumph of the Human Spirit

Episode 4 of 5

Betty welcomes global leaders to the crumbling Commons. And a request from Madame Tussauds. Read by the author.

Welcoming global leaders to the crumbling Houses of Parliament - and a request arrives from Madame Tussauds.

Betty Boothroyd reads excerpts from her autobiography on life as the first female Speaker of the House of Commons.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2001

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 24 Jun 2022 02:00
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  • Thu 23 Jun 2022 14:00
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  • Fri 24 Jun 2022 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra