Dervla Murphy, Lester Piggott (pictured), Anne Howells
Matthew Bannister on travel writer Dervla Murphy, jockey Lester Piggott, singer Anne Howells.
Matthew Bannister on
Dervla Murphy, the intrepid travel writer who cycled from her native Ireland to India.
Lester Piggott, the jockey who rode thousands of winners and broke many records, including winning the Derby 9 times.
Anne Howells, the acclaimed mezzo soprano known for her beautiful voice and sense of mischief.
Producer: Neil George
Interviewed guest: Antonia Quirke
Interviewed guest: Hilary Bradt MBE
Interviewed guest: Susan Griffiths
Interviewed guest: Frank Keogh
Interviewed guest: Sir John Tomlinson CBE
Interviewed guest: Mark Rice-Oxley
Producer: Neil George
Archive clips used: 大象传媒 Radio 4, Desert Island Discs - Dervla Murphy 17/01/1993; 大象传媒 Radio 4, Wheels Within Wheels ep 2 23/12/2001; 大象传媒 Radio 4, Intrepid Women 19/05/1980; 大象传媒 Radio 4, Wheels Within Wheels ep 3 30/12/2001; 大象传媒 Sport, AP McCoy tribute to Lester Piggott May 2022; 大象传媒 News 06/06/1970; 大象传媒 News, Frankie Dettori tribute to Lester Piggott 30/05/2022; 大象传媒 News, Willie Carson tribute to Lester Piggott 30/05/2022; British Path茅, Lester Piggott 56th win 1950; YouTube, 1970 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes win 25/07/1970; Ascot Racecourse, Lester Piggott interview 23/07/2020; Central Television/Spitting Image Productions, Spitting Image 1984-1996; 大象传媒 News, Lester Piggott tax evasion 23/10/1987; NBC Sports, Lester Piggott amazing ride on Royal Academy 27/10/1990; 大象传媒 Radio Archive, Music Now: Anne Howells 20/09/1975.
Last on
Dervla Murphy
Last Word spoke to film critic Antonia Quirke and to publisher Hilary Brandt MBE.
Lester Piggott
Last Word spoke to 大象传媒 sports reporter Frank Keogh.
Anne Howells
Last Word spoke to her sister Susan Griffiths and opera singer Sir John Tomlinson CBE.
Broadcasts
- Fri 3 Jun 2022 16:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 5 Jun 2022 20:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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Last Word
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