The minister who became the reluctant spokesman for a community in mourning will be the feature of a Radio 4 documentary this evening (Saturday).
Reverend Alex Currie represented the victims’ families following the Solway Harvester tragedy in Manx waters in January 2000.
‘A Life Less Ordinary’ explores how he dealt with the bereaved and tried to limit the media intrusion they faced.
‘A Life Less Ordinary’ is on Radio 4 this evening (Saturday) at 8pm.

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