Michael Nicholson, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lord Prior, Rabbi Lionel Blue, Pauline Oliveros
Julian Worricker on TV journalist Michael Nicholson, actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, politician James Prior, Rabbi Lionel Blue, composer Pauline Oliveros.
Julian Worricker on:
The journalist and TV correspondent, Michael Nicholson, who covered numerous conflicts for ITN
The actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, famous for her one-liners and nine husbands
James Prior, who served in government under Margaret Thatcher despite her regarding him as a 'wet'
Rabbi Lionel Blue, a regular presenter on Thought for the Day on Radio 4
and the composer Pauline Oliveros. an electronic music pioneer best known for her philosophy of 'deep listening'.
Producer: Neil George.
Last on
Michael Nicholson
Julian spoke to newsreader Alastair Stewart and to the journalist, Max Hastings.
Born 9 January 1937; died 11 December 2016 aged 79.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Julian spoke to film critic Angie Errigo.
Born 6 February 1917; died 18 December 2016 aged 99.
Lord Prior
Julian spoke to his son, The Lord Prior of Brampton and to documentary maker, Michael Cockerell.
Born 11 October 1927; died 12 December 2016 aged 89.
Rabbi Lionel Blue
Julian spoke to his friend, the Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger.
Born 6 February 1930; died 19 December 2016 aged 86.
Pauline Oliveros
Last Word spoke to Louise Gray, writer for the music publication ‘Wire’.
Born 30 May 1932; died 24 November 2016 aged 84.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Julian Worricker |
Producer | Neil George |
Interviewed Guest | Alastair Stewart |
Interviewed Guest | Max Hastings |
Interviewed Guest | Angie Errigo |
Interviewed Guest | David Prior |
Interviewed Guest | Michael Cockerell |
Interviewed Guest | Julia Neuberger |
Interviewed Guest | Louise Gray |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Dec 2016 16:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Christmas Day 2016 20:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme