Mimi Reinhard, Sir Harrison Birtwistle (pictured), Sylvia Lancaster OBE, Letizia Battaglia
John Wilson on Holocaust survivor Mimi Reinhard, composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle, campaigner Sylvia Lancaster and photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.
John Wilson on
Mimi Reinhard, the Holocaust survivor who typed Oskar Schindler鈥檚 famous list and later turned down an offer from Steven Spielberg.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle, the uncompromising British composer of contemporary classical music who once caused panic at the Proms.
Sylvia Lancaster, the mother of Sophie Lancaster who was brutally murdered in 2007. Sylvia set up a foundation with the aim of promoting tolerance and inclusivity among young people...
And Letizia Battaglia, who defied the Mafia with her graphic photographs of their crimes.
Producer: Neil George
Archive clips used: 大象传媒 News 24, Mimi Reinhard 07/12/2007; Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment, Schindler's List - Trailer 1993; Oscars, Schindler's List wins Best Picture 1994; The Royal Opera - YouTube Channel, The Minotaur - Labyrinth Scene 1991; 大象传媒 Radio 4, Desert Island Discs - Sir Harrison Birtwistle 16/01/1994; 大象传媒 Radio 3/English National Opera, The Mask Of Orpheus 01/04/1987; 大象传媒 News 24, Greater Manchester Police records offences against members of subcultures 04/04/2013; 大象传媒 TWO, Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster 12/03/2015; 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra, Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster 11/10/2015; Granada TV, Coronation Street 07/05/2021.
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Mimi Reinhard
Last Word spoke to her son Sasha Weitman.
Sir Harrison Birtwistle
Last Word spoke to classical music critic Norman Lebrecht and to Lord Michael Berkeley.
Sylvia Lancaster OBE
Last Word spoke to actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.
Letizia Battaglia
Last Word spoke to author Simona Zecchi.
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- Fri 22 Apr 2022 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 24 Apr 2022 20:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
