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Otto von Habsburg, Cy Twombly, Anna Massey, Robin Nash and Robert Widmer

John Wilson on Archduke Otto van Habsburg, American artist Cy Twombly, British actress Anna Massey, tv producer Robin Nash and aircraft engineer Robert Widmer.

John Wilson on

The great American abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly.

Otto von Habsburg, the last heir to Austro-Hungarian empire who was exiled as a child and later became a campaigning MEP.

Anna Massey, star of stage, screen - and Radio 4's This Sceptred Isle.

Robert Widmer - inventor of the supersonic bomber.

And Robin Nash, who directed some of 大象传媒 television's biggest hits - including Top of the Pops - is remembered by Tony Blackburn.

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Chapters

  • Archduke Otto von Habsburg

    Otto von Habsburg was the last heir to Austro-Hungarian empire who was exiled as a child and later became a campaigning MEP.

    Duration: 07:00

  • Cy Twombly

    The great American abstract expressionist painter.

    Duration: 12:24

  • Anna Massey

    Anna Massey was star of stage, screen and Radio 4's This Sceptred Isle.

    Duration: 18:30

  • Robert Widmer

    Robert Widmer was inventor of the supersonic bomber

    Duration: 22:28

  • Robin Nash

    Robin Nash directed some of 大象传媒 television's biggest hits - including Top of the Pops. He is remembered by Tony Blackburn.

    Duration: 27:46

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Jul 2011 16:00
  • Sun 10 Jul 2011 20:30

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