Lord McAlpine, Jocelyn Hay, Amiri Baraka, Sir Christopher Chataway, Claudio Abbado
Matthew Bannister on Tory fundraiser Lord McAlpine, broadcasting campaigner Jocelyn Hay, poet Amiri Baraka, runner and MP Sir Christopher Chataway, and conductor Claudio Abbado.
Matthew Bannister on
Lord McAlpine, the colourful bon viveur who raised millions for the Conservative Party.
Jocelyn Hay, who founded the pressure group Voice of the Listener and Viewer to campaign for high quality public service broadcasting.
Amiri Baraka, the African American poet who was influenced by jazz and blues.
Sir Christopher Chataway, the successful long distance runner who became a government minister.
And the conductor Claudio Abbado, who led some of the world's greatest orchestras.
Producer: Simon Tillotson.
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Lord McAlpine of West Green
Matthew spoke to journalists Julia Langdon and Simon Heffer.
Born 14 May 1942; died 17 January 2014 aged 71.Jocelyn Hay CBE
Matthew spoke to Professor Steven Barnett live in the studio.
Born 1927; died 21 January 2014 aged 86.Amiri Baraka (pictured)
Matthew spoke to fellow poet Professor Kevin Young and to the author Bernardine Evaristo.
Born 7 October 1934; died 9 January 2014 aged 79.
Sir Christopher Chataway
Author and broadcaster Russell Davies reflects on his life and career.
Born 31 January 1931; died 19 Janary 2014 aged 82.Claudio Abbado
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Julia Langdon |
| Interviewed Guest | Simon Heffer |
| Interviewed Guest | Steven Barnet |
| Interviewed Guest | Kevin Young |
| Interviewed Guest | Bernardine Evaristo |
| Producer | Simon Tillotson |
Broadcasts
- Fri 24 Jan 2014 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 26 Jan 2014 20:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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