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Dr George Berci, Olga Craig, Michaela Mabinty DePrince, Tony Strong

Matthew Bannister on surgeon Dr George Berci, journalist Olga Craig, dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince and scenic artist Tony Strong.

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Dr George Berci, the surgeon who pioneered the use of miniature cameras in operations to minimise cutting and accelerate patients’ recovery times.

Olga Craig, the respected journalist from Northern Ireland who reported from war zones and covered the aftermath of the bombing in Omagh.

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone who realised her dreams of becoming a ballerina.

Tony Strong, the scenic artist who worked with film directors like Stanley Kubrick, Ken Russell and Sir Ridley Scott.

Interviewee: Dr L Michael Brunt
Interviewee: Sian James
Interviewee: David Harrison
Interviewee: Graham Strong

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Archive used:

Holocaust Survivor Talk: Dr. George Berci, Holocaust Museum LA, YouTube, uploaded 13/01/2022; 1956 Hungary Revolution news report, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio, World of Sound documentary, 13/11/1962; Omagh Bombing news report, ´óÏó´«Ã½ News, 15/08/1998; Michaela Mabinty DePrince, Outlook, ´óÏó´«Ã½ News, 29/08/2012; Tito Jackson of The Jackson 5 (Unreleased Full Interview); DJ Vlad TV, YouTube, uploaded, 26/01/2024; Tony Strong interview, ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ documentary, (2020) Coda Films, Director: Jonathan Blagrove , courtesy Graham Strong; The Boyfriend, Official film Promo, 1971, Director: Ken Russell; Live and Let Die, Official Film Promo, 1973 Director: Guy Hamilton; Legend, Official Film Promo, 1985, Director Ridley Scott;

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Dr George Berci

The surgeon who pioneered the use of miniature cameras in operations to minimise cutting and accelerate patients’ recovery times.

Last Word spoke to the surgeon L Michael Brunt, MD,  Pruett Professor of Surgery and Co-Director, Washington University Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Olga Craig

The respected journalist from Northern Ireland who reported from war zones and covered the aftermath of the bombing in Omagh.

Last Word spoke to her friend and former colleagues, journalist Sian James and journalist David Harrison. 

Michaela Mabinty DePrince

The orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone who realised her dreams of becoming a ballerina.
Last Word included Matthew Bannister’s ´óÏó´«Ã½ interview with Michaela which was recorded in 2012.

Tony Strong

The scenic artist who worked with film directors like Stanley Kubrick, Ken Russell and Sir Ridley Scott.
Last Word spoke to his son Graham Strong.

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  • Fri 20 Sep 2024 16:00
  • Sun 22 Sep 2024 20:30

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