Tony Robinson: What most recently moved you to tears?

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Tony Robinson

British actor

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

Watching Britain's Got Talent.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Paul Heaton British musician

Today, at the thought of this awful virus killing more and more people.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2020 source ↗

At a function for the True Colors Fund, where formerly homeless gay and transgender kids were telling their stories. It was heartbreaking.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2014 source ↗

Watching the news. Human life seemed pretty cheap in 2024.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2025 source ↗

Probably watching some poor abandoned cat or dog being nursed back to life by a stranger on YouTube.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

At my wedding in Ravello, surrounded by friends and relatives.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

A Labour government.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

Chopin's Romance – Larghetto.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 March 2013 source ↗

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