Summary David Hugill, a PhD graduate from Birmingham University, has been part of some dramatic moments in history. David appeared on University Challenge during his university days and ran as the Liberal parliamentary candidate in the constituency of Smethwick during one of Britain's most racist elections. During the 1960s mass immigration to Birmingham sparked unrest. In northwest Birmingham racial tension grew between the existing residents and new Sikh immigrants. In the 1964 general election Conservative MP Peter Griffiths used the rising tension to fuel his campaign, using racist slogans to win over the white residents. David stood as the Liberal candidate and campaigned for an equal society. Peter Griffiths went on to win the seat and was called 'a parliamentary leper' by Prime minister Harold Wilson. Despite the defeat, David received over 3,000 votes in the election. David was diagnosed with early onset dementia in his mid-sixties. Ten years later, David still lives with his wife, Barbara. Despite being very opinionated, David is now unable to express his views and his speech is limited to small phrases. He has lost most of his knowledge of nouns. After a decade with dementia, life has become tough for David's wife, who is increasingly isolated by being David's sole carer.

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