Synopsis
Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about her childhood in the 1970s and the role faith played in her family life.
- Programme: Fern Britton Meets...
- Series: 6
- Episode: Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Religious Education | Christianity | Religion, human rights and social justice | Prejudice and discrimination
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