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Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee

Matthew Bannister on choreographer Wolfgang Stange, archaeologist Lord Renfrew, TV presenter Julie Stevens and racing driver Mary McGee.

Matthew Bannister on

Wolfgang Stange, the director and choreographer who founded the Amici Dance Theatre Company which integrates able bodied and disabled performers. Sir Ben Kingsley pays tribute.

Lord Renfrew, the leading archaeologist who used scientific techniques to challenge the received wisdom in his chosen discipline.

Julie Stevens, the actor who was also one of the earliest presenters of Play School. Johnny Ball shares his memories of working with her.

And Mary McGee, the American motorsport pioneer who competed in both motorcycle and car racing.

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive:
Cabbages and Kings: The Romans are Coming, 大象传媒, 1972; Julie Steven鈥檚 Early Life, Rachel New, 2024; The All Star Record Breakers, 大象传媒, 1976; The Avengers: Box of Tricks, ITV, 1963; The Avengers, ITV, 1963-4; Let鈥檚 Make a Musical: Salad Days, 大象传媒, 1979; Star Turn, 大象传媒 Archive, 1977; Play Away, 大象传媒, 1979; Play School, 大象传媒, 1964; Play School, 大象传媒, 1977; Chronicle: Lost Kings of the Desert, 大象传媒, 1979; Young Scientists of the Year: Heat 2, 大象传媒, 1979; Touching Earth, 大象传媒, 1992; Web of Stories, 2017; Alan Macfarlane Archive, 2008

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  • Fri 13 Dec 2024 16:00
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