Synopsis
Britain's most decorated Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, looks back on a golden sporting career, discusses her current role in the House of Lords and reflects on the part that faith has played in shaping her outlook on life.
- Programme: Fern Britton Meets...
- Series: 6
- Episode: Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Religious Education | Life and death | The origins and value of human life
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