09/11/2009

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Duration: 29 minutes

As victims of the thalidomide tragedy reach their fifties, actor Ricky Tomlinson investigates their fears of a future blighted by failing health and financial worries. The star of the Royle Family joins Liverpudlian comic and thalidomide victim Gary Skyner in challenging the government to accept some responsibility for the tragedy and to offer compensation to help victims during the later stages of their lives.

Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr and Stuart Maconie explain why the work of Manchester's legendary rock photographer Kevin Cummins has achieved iconic status.

Andy Johnson meets a Blackpool war hero who survived the D-Day landings.

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Mon 9 Nov 2009 19:30 BBC One only on North West

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    As victims of the thalidomide tragedy reach their 50s, actor Ricky Tomlinson investigates their fears of a future blighted by failing health and financial worries.

    In response to the film, the Department of Health says: "We have the greatest sympathy for patients and families affected by Thalidomide and take their concerns very seriously.

    "Representatives of the [Thalidomide] Trust are in ongoing discussions with Mike O'Brien, Minister of State for Health Services, and senior officials, to further discuss their concerns."

    It says the private settlement with Diageo PLC, which makes annual payments to the Trust, will pay a total of £150m by 2037.

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