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David Dimbleby introduces live coverage of the state funeral of Nelson Mandela, held in his home village of Qunu, Eastern Cape Province. Friends, family and distinguished guests pay their final respects to the former South African president who reunited the nation and brought apartheid to an end.

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Sun 15 Dec 201306:00
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PresenterDavid Dimbleby
Executive ProducerClaire Popplewell
Executive ProducerAmanda Farnsworth

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BBC News: Nelson Mandela

BBC News: Nelson Mandela

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