Eric Sykes, Sir Michael Palliser, Gillian Hush and Yitzhak Shamir
John Wilson explores the lives of Eric Sykes, diplomat Sir Michael Palliser, former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and radio producer Gillian Hush.
John Wilson explores Eric Sykes' comic talents on screen, stage and golf course and Eric is remembered by friends and fellow entertainers Bruce Forsyth, Jimmy Tarbuck and Ken Dodd along with TV producer Beryl Vertue. John also examines the life of Yitzhak Shamir, long-serving Israeli prime minister who took a hardline stance against Palestinian nationhood. Diplomat Sir Michael Palliser who, as permanent under-secretary at the Foreign Office, helped negotiate Britain's entry to the EEC and radio producer Gillian Hush, who was awarded an MBE for over 30 years work bringing documentaries and stories to the airwaves.
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- Fri 6 Jul 2012 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 8 Jul 2012 20:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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