Dame Deborah James, campaigner and podcast host, whose chronicling of her incurable bowel cancer inspired the nation and raised millions for charity, has died. In the final months of her life, she spoke to Alice Thomson about her extraordinary charity work, her family and how she chose to live while knowing that she was dying.

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Guest: Alice Thomson, columnist and interviewer, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: BBC, Channel 4 News, 5 News, ITV.

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