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In his working life, Bill helped shape Milton Keynes - now, as his health declines, Bill finds himself as one of the residents of the town's newest addresses. But how will Silverville feel after an active, independent life?
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Bill McCloskey
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Bill McCloskey helped to shape the new town of Milton Keynes in the early 1970s, which entitles him to a house within the city. A passionate, political activist Bill has campaigned on social issues all his life and he ran as a Labour party MP. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s he successfully fought for a specialist nurse in Milton Keynes, but now in need of increasing support, Bill has moved to Lovat Fields.
First broadcast: Wednesday 12 Aug 2009 on BBC ONE
Silverville in more depth:
OU on the BBC: Silverville - About the series
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A different way of seeing older people: The BBC and The Open University tell the tales from Silverville. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - About the series
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 1
Production team
Is love in the air at the retirement village? Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 1
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 2
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A proposal and a new resident show how relationships change for residents of the retirement village. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 2
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 3
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Rose has bad news for Bert - but Ken is finding his feet. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 3
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 4
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Keeping fit and keeping pets - just because you're in a retirement village doesn't mean life stops. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 4
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 5
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Bill helped shape Milton Keynes - now he has to get used to a new corner of the town. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 5
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 6
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Concluding the stories of life in a retirement village. Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Episode 6
OU on the BBC: Silverville - Silverville: What do you think?
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We really want to hear what you think about the complex choices involved in helping older people decide where they want to live - and... Read more : OU on the BBC: Silverville - Silverville: What do you think?
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I was so glad to see Bill and his family growing closer. He's such an intelligent and witty man. I hope he's still doing well, I really admired his positive attitude
This episode was incredibly enlightening for me. I have a great deal of admiration for Mr. McCloskey and for his son. All that really matters is the present. Thank you for taking part in this series.