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Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence

Matthew Bannister on paediatrician Dr Mildred Stahlman, snooker player Ray Reardon, councillor Val McIver and cake decorator Eddie Spence.

Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world.

Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times.

Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Eddie Spence, who decorated elaborate wedding cakes for members of the royal family for decades.

Interviewee: Dr Meg Rush
Interviewee: Martha Lott
Interviewee: Ken Doherty
Interviewee: Jen Mackenzie
Interviewee: Dawn Pennington

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive used:
Great Welsh Sporting Moments, 大象传媒 2 Wales 17/12/2008; Ray Reardon: The Welsh Master, 大象传媒 1 Wales 01/03/2022; Ray Reardon at 80, 大象传媒 1 Wales,29/04/2012; Ray Reardon, 大象传媒 Two 19/04/1984; Highland University, Reporting Scotland, 19/04/1996; Insiders Inverness, 大象传媒 One Scotland, 18/10/1991; Radio Scotland News, 09/09/92; Installation of the first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands, music by students of the university and members of the Highland Youth Orchestra, via YouTube uploaded 27 /6/2012; The Royal Wedding, 大象传媒 Television, 20/11/1947; On the Eve of the Royal Wedding, 大象传媒, Richard Dimbleby Thu 05 May 1960; Wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spencer, 大象传媒 29/07/1981; Silver Jubilee: A day of Celebration, 大象传媒 2, 07/06/1977; Vic Minett 大象传媒 Radio CWR 23/02/2018

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Dr Mildred Stahlman


The American paediatrician who developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies. We hear from the first baby she saved.聽

Born 31st July 1922 died 29th June 2024 aged 101 years.聽聽

Ray Reardon

The former miner and police officer who was World Snooker Champion six times. He went on to mentor a new generation of players.

Born 8th October 1932 died 19th July 2024 aged 91

Val McIver

The Scottish councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Born 13th August 1944 died 17th July 2024 aged 79

Eddie Spence

He decorated elaborate wedding cakes for members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.

Born 14th July 1932 died July 2nd 2024 aged 91

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  • Fri 26 Jul 2024 16:00
  • Sun 28 Jul 2024 20:30

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