Joan Bakewell
English journalist, television presenter and politician
My student days at Cambridge.
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
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What does love feel like?
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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.
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When my first child was born – something I thought would never happen.
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When surrounded by my family.
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When my bowels move freely and without complications.
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When I Fall In Love, by Nat King Cole.
Remaining normal.
Like coming home in every sense.
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