About this episode

The episode discusses the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former MP and television personality.

Podcast: Ann Widdecombe who was the MP for Maidstone and Weald for 23 years and famously appeared on Strictly Come Dancing has died aged 78

Topics covered

• politics
• celebrity
• obituary
• public service
• Strictly Come Dancing

Keywords

• Ann Widdecombe
• Maidstone and Weald
• MP
• Strictly Come Dancing
• obituary
• politics
• celebrity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Maidstone and Weald

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