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Aug 2024
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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt ...

THE TIMES
About this episode

The Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will publish its final report on Wednesday. Ahead of its findings, we're re-visiting a two-part series that looked into the failings that lead to the tragedy - and the stories of the families who lived in the tower.


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Guest: Martina Lees, Senior Property Writer, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: ITV News, Grenfell Inquiry, BBC News, ABC News Australia, OnDemand News, AP.

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