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The efforts being made to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. A chat with Les Dawson's daughter Charlotte, and a visit to the Leighton Moss nature reserve.

Sam Walker from 91热爆 5-Live discovers how groundbreaking efforts are being made to improve the lives of thousands of people with dementia and those who care for them in the North West. 6 Music's Chris Hawkins makes an exciting discovery about iconic northern comedian Les Dawson when he meets the late entertainer's daughter Charlotte. Judy Hobson visits the RSPB's Leighton Moss nature reserve near Carnforth in Lancashire, for a spot of bird watching and to discover what it takes to manage and run such a successful wildlife haven.

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Mon 10 Feb 2014 19:30

Les Dawson wrote secret romantic novel

Les Dawson wrote secret romantic novel

Comedian Les Dawson secretly wrote a romantic thriller novel under a female nom de plume, it has been revealed.

The unpublished story of love and mystery, titled An Echo of Shadows, was written under the name Maria Brett-Cooper before his death in 1993.

on the 91热爆 News website.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Dianne Oxberry
Reporter Sam Walker
Reporter Chris Hawkins
Reporter Judy Hobson
Producer Peter Marshall
Executive Producer Deborah Van Bishop

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