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Assisted dying petition inspired by Esther Rantzen signed by more than 10,000

The broadcaster previously disclosed that she has signed up for Swiss-based Dignitas

Evening Standard

One Life: The true story of Jewish heroism behind the Anthony Hopkins tearjerker

In his new film, Anthony Hopkins plays the real-life hero Sir Nicholas Winton, who was made famous in a landmark episode of Esther Rantzen’s BBC One show ‘That’s Life!’. Decades earlier, he facilitated the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Adam White digs into his remarkable story

The Independent UK

Why assisted dying should remain illegal

Letters: Michael Wenham was grateful that the option of assisted dying wasn’t available to him when he had a frightening diagnosis. Plus letters from Charles Harris and Alison Watson

The Guardian - UK

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One Life review – Anthony Hopkins in extraordinary true story of ‘British Schindler’

Hopkins stars as Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 Jewish children from the Nazis – alongside Helena Bonham Carter on mighty form

The Guardian - UK

For many, the case for assisted dying is clear. But life – and death – is often not so simple

Diana Rigg made a compelling argument because she had terminal cancer, but recent experiences abroad suggest a more complex reality

The Guardian - UK

Two former health secretaries join calls for new law on assisted dying

Senior Conservative and Labour figures said they would back changes to legislation on the issue in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

‘What is it about life that’s sacred?’: Harriet Walter backs change in law on assisted dying

The actor, who has played characters on both sides of the debate, says the UK needs a conversation about euthanasia and assisted suicide

The Guardian - UK

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The week in audio: The Chimes; Uncanny Christmas Special; The Today Podcast – review

Toby Jones stars in a pitch-perfect Dickens adaptation; it’s all round to Daisy May Cooper’s haunted house; and Esther Rantzen’s frank revelations are an inspiration

The Guardian - UK

Why can’t we allow our loved ones to die with dignity?

Letters: Readers respond to Esther Rantzen saying she is considering assisted dying if her cancer treatment fails

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer backs calls for change in law on assisted dying

Labour leader says MPs should be given free vote on issue recently brought to the fore by Esther Rantzen

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says good case for ending ban on assisted dying

Labour leader says there are ‘grounds for changing the law’, after Esther Rantzen’s plea for new Commons vote

The Independent UK

Cabinet minister Mel Stride wants MPs to look again at legalising assisted dying

Support for fresh look follows Esther Rantzen’s call for new vote, as he reveals joining Dignitas

The Independent UK

Bravo, Esther Rantzen, it’s only the wimps in Westminster who are too afraid to talk about assisted dying

The campaigner is right to call for reform. It’s political cowardice, not public opinion, that stands in the way, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims

Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015

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Assisted dying around the world: where and when it is allowed

In light of UK broadcaster Esther Rantzen’s revelation that she has considered assisted dying, we look at the policies of other countries

The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen wants vote on assisted dying after revealing she has joined Dignitas

The broadcaster said she would call for a vote on assisted dying rights if she was the prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Tell us: what are your views on UK assisted dying laws?

We want to hear people’s experiences and thoughts about legislation on assisted dying

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen considering assisted dying if lung cancer doesn't improve as she joins Dignitas

The 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster revealed in May she had stage four lung cancer

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Esther Rantzen ‘considering assisted dying’ if cancer treatment fails

Broadcaster, 83, is waiting to hear result of ‘miracle drug’ and says she wants UK law to give the terminally ill the choice of how they die

The Independent UK

Strictly bosses ‘lost the plot’ by casting ‘pro dancer’ Layton Williams, says Dame Esther Rantzen

Former contestant said West End star had been ‘hogging the limelight… since his first week’

The Independent UK

Dame Esther Rantzen quits Childline charity after cancer diagnosis

Rantzen shared that her cancer had progressed to stage four earlier this year

The Guardian - UK

How Nicholas Winton saved 669 children (and counting) from the Holocaust: ‘He became everybody’s grandfather’

Four generations owe their lives to the man who brought trainloads of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia to Britain in 1939. The original refugees remember the Kindertransport – and the shy stockbroker who got them on it

Daily Mirror

Brave Esther Rantzen 'surrounded by family' in cancer battle, close pal reveals

Dame Esther Rantzen was diagnosed with lung cancer at the start of the year, which had spread into her armpit. It has since deteriorated but pal Angela Rippon says she's remaining upbeat

Nottingham Post

Dame Esther Rantzen shares how long she has left to live after her cancer diagnosis

She gave her first interview since announcing news of her diagnosis

Wales Online

BBC The One Show: Esther Rantzen issues health update following lung cancer diagnosis

The 83-year-old journalist and Childline founder has stage four lung cancer

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