Joan Rivers, Sir David Mitchell, Werner Franz, Candida Lycett Green, Sandy Wilson
Matthew Bannister on comedian Joan Rivers, Tory MP Sir David Mitchell, Hindenburg survivor Werner Franz, conservationist Candida Lycett Green, and composer-lyricist Sandy Wilson.
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The acerbic and controversial American comedian Joan Rivers. Ruby Wax pays tribute.
The Tory MP Sir David Mitchell, who also ran the El Vino's wine business. We hear from his son and fellow MP Andrew Mitchell.
Werner Franz, the last surviving crew member of the Hindenburg - the German Zeppelin which burst into flames, killing 35 of those on board.
The writer Candida Lycett Green, daughter of Sir John Betjeman, and, like him, a campaigner to conserve England's architectural heritage.
And Sandy Wilson, who wrote the hit musical The Boyfriend and jealously guarded its every performance.
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Joan Rivers (pictured)
Matthew spoke to fellow comedian Ruby Wax and to US critic Matt Wolf of the New York Times.聽
Born 8 June 1933; died 4 September 2014 aged 81.David Mitchell
Matthew spoke to his son Andrew Mitchell MP.聽
Born 20 June 1928; died 30 August 2014 aged 86.Werner Franz
Born 22 May 1922; died 13 August 2014 aged 92.
Candida Lycett Green
Matthew spoke to Christopher Booker, who was the first editor of Private Eye and to fellow conservationist Loyd Grossman.聽
Born 22 September 1942; died 19 August 2014 aged 71.Sandy Wilson
Matthew spoke to director and actor Ian Talbot, who directed a production of The Boy Friend at Regents Park.聽
Born 19 May 1924; died 27 August 2014 aged 90.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Ruby Wax |
| Interviewed Guest | Matt Wolf |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Mitchell |
| Interviewed Guest | Loyd Grossman |
| Interviewed Guest | Christopher Booker |
| Interviewed Guest | Ian Talbot |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 5 Sep 2014 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 7 Sep 2014 20:30大象传媒 Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
