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Last broadcast on Sun, 14 Dec 2008, 20:30 on BBC News Channel (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Margo MacDonald, the firebrand, independent politician, is one of Scotland's most popular public figures. But she also has Parkinson's Disease and, earlier this year, she spoke openly of her desire to choose the moment of her death.
Now, in this deeply personal film, she uncovers the truth about assisted dying, meeting those with illnesses like hers who are desperate to die, and exploring how British law could be changed to allow them to choose when they can.
And she investigates the underground suicide movement in the UK, uncovering shocking evidence of "suicide hoods", and powerful veterinary drugs being used illegally.
In a moving interview, her life-long friend and leader of Scotland's Catholics, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, tries to persuade Margo against taking her own life.
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Veteran Scottish politician and Parkinson's sufferer Margo MacDonald examines the case for assisted suicide.
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Veteran politician Margo MacDonald explains why she believes the law must allow terminally ill people to die with dignity.
You can read Margo's article herePanorama 2000 to present
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Mon 8 Dec 200820:30
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Thu 11 Dec 200804:30
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Fri 12 Dec 200800:25
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Sun 14 Dec 200820:30
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