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Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson previews the Paralympics, Imogen Heap on the everyday sounds that provide inspiration for her music, and Sandi Toksvig talks about her new novel.

We look ahead to the Paralympic with Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. Sandi Toksvig on her new novel Valentine Grey. Imogen Heap talks about the everyday sounds that provide the inspiration for her music. And Is Independent living - the right path for mothers with learning disabilities?

Presenter Jane Garvey.
Producer Lucinda Montefiore.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Sandi Toksvig

    How far should you go to fulfil the calling of a passionate heart? Writer, broadcaster and comedian, Sandi Toksvig explores this issue in her latest novel, Valentine Grey.

    Duration: 09:28

  • Paralympics preview

    Jane talks to Paralympian and Radio Five Live commentator, Tanni Grey-Thompson about the women to watch out for.

    Duration: 06:08

  • Mothers with learning disabilities

    Are parents with learning disabilities and their children given a fair chance to stay together as a family?

    Duration: 16:58

  • Imogen Heap

    The Grammy award winner is back at the Proms tomorrow evening with a new composition which features body percussion and sound suggestions from her fans.

    Duration: 10:15

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Aug 2012 10:00

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