Synopsis
Award-winning documentary exploring the life of renowned Northern Irish trade union leader and human rights campaigner Inez McCormack.
- Programme: Inez: A Challenging Woman
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2015
- PSHE
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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