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Arthur Goldreich, Peter Falk, Terry Marsland and Mario Cassandro

John Wilson on the anti-apartheid activist Arthur Goldreich, the actor Peter Falk, the union activist and feminist campaigner Terry Marsland and the restaurateur Mario Cassandro.

John Wilson on:

Arthur Goldreich, who sheltered and taught the young Nelson Mandela and led the armed wing of the ANC in the fight against South African apartheid.

Crime writer Mark Billingham pays tribute to actor Peter Falk who created shambolic television detective Columbo.

We hear about union activist - and feminist campaigner - Terry Marsland.

And restaurateur Mario Cassandro - who helped introduce Italian cuisine to 1950s Britain - is remembered by chef Antonio Carluccio.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Arthur Goldreich

    Arthur Goldreich sheltered and taught the young Nelson Mandela and led the armed wing of the ANC in the fight against South African apartheid.

    Duration: 08:19

  • Mario Cassandro

    Restaurateur Mario Cassandro who helped introduce Italian cuisine to 1950s Britain is remembered by chef Antonio Carluccio.

    Duration: 13:16

  • Peter Falk

    Peter Falk created shambolic television detective Columbo. Mark Billingham pays tribute.

    Duration: 19:07

  • Terry Marsland

    Terry Marsland was a union activist and feminist campaigner.

    Duration: 24:42

  • Ray Bryant

    Ray Bryant was a versatile pianist who played alongside the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Aretha Franklin.

    Duration: 27:29

Broadcasts

  • Fri 1 Jul 2011 16:00
  • Sun 3 Jul 2011 20:30

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