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Barry is married, and has two children and three grandchildren from his first marriage and four step-grandchildren from his second marriage. He is a retired police officer. His ethnicity is White British.

Emily is a retired customer services advisor. She is widowed, and lives in an assisted living complex. She has one adult son and a grandchild. Emily identifies as White American/British.

Hermione is widowed, and has two adult children and one child who died. She is a retired NHS nurse. Her ethnicity is White British.

James is married, and has two adult sons. He is a retired vehicle design manager. His ethnicity is White British.

John is married and has one adult daughter. He is a retired farmer. His ethnicity is White English.

Linda is widowed, and has two adult children. She is a retired teacher. Her ethnicity is White British.

Liz is widowed and has adult children. She is a retired radiographer. Her ethnicity is White British.

Michael X is a retired security guard. He is married and has children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His ethnicity is White British.

Norman is a returned insurance accountant. He is widowed, and has one son and two grandchildren. His ethnicity is White British.

Penny is widowed, and has two adult daughters. She is a retired school cleaner. Her ethnicity is White British. Interview spoken by an actor.

Petra is a retired personal assistant. She is married and has two grown-up children. Her ethnicity is White British.

Sue is a retired primary school teacher. She is married, and has three grown-up children and seven grandchildren. Her ethnicity is White British.

Victoria is a retired landlady. She is divorced, and has three adult children plus a grandchild and great grandchildren. Her ethnicity is White British.