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Anthony's letter to Blue Peter, 1973
'Dear Blue Peter... I can save lives'
At the age of nine few children know what they will go on to do with their lives. But this 35-year-old letter foretold the ambitions of a man who was involved in a remarkable life-saving operation.


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Religion is out, spirituality is in. But the Church won't be dissuaded - in fact, it spies an opportunity.

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