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Derek Draper speaks poignantly from his bed about his fight for social equality as footage shows the dynamic lobbyist at the height of his high flying career
Footage of Derek Draper in his younger years speaking about his political beliefs was shown in a new documentary about the year leading up to his death.
In Kate Garraway: Derek's Story, a documentary about the broadcaster and lobbyist's final year together which was filmed in October, a glimpse was given into his younger days as he campaigned for 'social justice and equality'. Wearing an oversized maroon jumper, Derek was lightly aided by his carer Jake and a walking frame - a far cry from the man viewers saw earlier in the programme barely able to swallow a spoonful of Weetabix. Harrowing scenes, prior to the final one, had shown Mr Draper branding himself 'pathetic' and wailing in despair when he tried and failed to lift himself up onto a walking frame
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