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Mark Shand, Mrs Pilkington Garimara, Derek Cooper, Wally Olins, Julian Wilson

Matthew Bannister recalls conservationist Mark Shand, writer Mrs Pilkington Garimara, broadcaster Derek Cooper, brand consultant Wally Olins and racing correspondent Julian Wilson.

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The playboy and conservationist Mark Shand who devoted his life to saving the Asian elephant.

The aboriginal author Mrs Pilkington Garimara, whose book "Follow The Rabbit Proof Fence" highlighted the experiences of Australia's 'stolen generation'.

The Radio 4 presenter Derek Cooper, who founded The Food Programme.

Wally Olins who pioneered the business of brand consultancy in the UK, advising companies like Bovis and British Telecom. Sir Martin Sorrell pays tribute.

And the 大象传媒's former racing correspondent Julian Wilson.

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28 minutes

Mark Shand (pictured with elephant Tara)

Matthew spoke to Dan Bucknall, Head of Conservation and Campaigns at Elephant Family and to Mark鈥檚 friend Belinda Wright who is the founder and director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India.聽

Born 28 June 1951; died 23 April 2014 aged 62.

Mrs Pilkington Garimara

Matthew spoke to Dr Ian Henderson, Lecturer in Australian Literature and Film, Kings College London and to Philip Noyce, director of the film Rabbit Proof Fence.聽

Born c. 1 July 1937; died 10 April 2014 aged 76.

Derek Cooper

Matthew spoke to his friend and colleague, John Miller.聽

Born 25 May 1925; died 19 April 2014 aged 88.

Wally Olins

Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review; to his Editor Jamie Camplin and to Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive officer of WPP Group.聽

Born 19 December 1930; died 14 April 2014 aged 83.

Julian Wilson

Matthew spoke to the horse racing pundit John McCririck and to horse trainer William Haggas.聽

Born 21 June 1940; died 20 April 2014 aged 73.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Bannister
Interviewed Guest Dan Bucknall
Interviewed Guest Belinda Wright
Interviewed Guest Ian Henderson
Interviewed Guest Phillip Noyce
Interviewed Guest John Miller
Interviewed Guest Patrick Burgoyne
Interviewed Guest Jamie Camplin
Interviewed Guest Martin Sorrell
Interviewed Guest John McCririck
Interviewed Guest William Haggas
Producer Neil George

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Apr 2014 16:00
  • Sun 27 Apr 2014 20:30

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