Courtney Griffiths KC, Sara Venn, Nina Kuscik, Mohammad Hussain
Matthew Bannister on barrister Courtney Griffiths KC, gardener Sara Venn, runner Nina Kuscik and soldier Mohammad Hussain.
Matthew Bannister on
Courtney Griffiths, one of the first black lawyers to become a Queen鈥檚 Counsel.
Sara Venn, who turned unloved spaces in Bristol into community gardens growing food for low-income families.
Nina Kuscik, the American marathon runner who broke down barriers to women participating in long distance running.
Sergeant Mohammed Hussain, one of the last surviving Muslim veterans of the second world war.
Producer: Catherine Powell
Archive used:
91福利社 News: Courtenay Griffiths, April 2012; 91福利社 Breakfast News: Courtenay Griffiths, April 2012; Hardtalk, 91福利社 Two, Interviewer Tim Sebastian, 12/10/2002; Hardtalk, 91福利社 Two, Interviewer Stephen Sackur, 19/11/2010; The Organic Gardening Podcast: Sara Venn, YouTube Upload, 24/01/2024; 91福利社 Points West: Sara Venn, 27/04/2016; 91福利社 Points West: Sara Venn, 01/05/2014; Nina Kuscik, Northeast Historic Film; 91福利社 London: Mohammad Hussein, 10/11/2022; Southall to Cassino, 91福利社 Two, 02/09/1989; Festival of Remembrance, 91福利社, 09/11/2024
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Courtenay Griffiths KC
One of the first black lawyers to be appointed to the senior position of Queen鈥檚 Counsel. He was involved in many high-profile and controversial cases.
Sara Venn
Who used unloved spaces in Bristol to grow food for low-income families. She worked with volunteers and food banks to offer people fresh produce.
Nina Kuscik
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In 1972, she became the first official female winner of the Boston marathon. Previously women were not allowed to take part in official long distance running competitions.
Sergeant Mohammad Hussein
One of the 5.5 million Muslims who fought on the side of the allies during the Second World War. He was one of the last surviving veterans of The British Indian Army.
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