Hugh Dennis, David Watson, Carol Highton, Liz Trenow
Libby Purves meets actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, campaigner Carol Highton, author Liz Trenow, and David Watson, a chorister at the Queen's Coronation.
Libby Purves meets actor and comedian Hugh Dennis; David Watson, a chorister at the Queen's Coronation; campaigner Carol Highton and author Liz Trenow.
Former journalist Liz Trenow comes from a family of silk weavers. Her first novel, The Last Telegram, is set in a silk mill during World War II and draws on her own 300-year-old family history. The Last Telegram is published by Harper Collins.
Hugh Dennis is an actor and comedian. He is best known for 大象传媒 Radio 4's The Now Show, satirical panel show Mock the Week and 大象传媒 sit-com Outnumbered. His book, Britty Britty Bang Bang, explores the changing image of Britain and Britishness. Britty Britty Bang Bang - One Man's Attempt to Understand His Country is published by Headline.
In 2005 Carol Highton's son Brian Shields took his own life as a result of spiralling debts to a loan shark. The loan shark was convicted and is currently serving a long prison sentence. Following her son's death, Carol set up The Brian Shields Trust to help others in a similar situation. As a result of her campaigning work Carol was awarded an MBE which she received from Buckingham Palace this week.
David Watson was one of three solo choristers who sang at the Queen's Coronation in 1953. His singing talent was recognised early on and at eight he was accepted into the Westminster Abbey choir. He went on to become a Hollywood actor, appearing in Rawhide and Planet of the Apes, and is now a theatrical agent. He features in the documentary Choristers of the Coronation on 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Libby Purves |
Interviewed Guest | Hugh Dennis |
Interviewed Guest | David Watson |
Interviewed Guest | Carol Highton |
Interviewed Guest | Liz Trenow |
Producer | Paula McGinley |
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- Wed 22 May 2013 09:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Wed 22 May 2013 21:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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