18/04/2025
Norwich, GB 15 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

JOSE EDUARDO dos SANTOS, aged 79

A committed Marxist he fought for Angolan independence. When this was achieved he became President and a dictator, making himself the richest man in Africa.

JUSTO GALLEGO, aged 96

A former Trappist monk he rebuilt a church destroyed in the Spanish Civil War – but he kept going and it became a cathedral, made of scrap

MIKE BURROWS, aged 79

The greatest ever bike designer. He invented the recumbent bike, won GB an Olympic gold, led the Tour de France and starred in 2 tv shows.