Synopsis
Chrissie Hynde, Kevin Godley, and Linda Davidson share why they have joined the campaign for animal rights. Jane Harris, a member of the Animal Aid youth group, faces questions from a panel of six young people.
- Programme: A-Z of Belief
- Episode: Animal Rights
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1990
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