Paco de Lucia, Frank Rushbrook, Rose Finn-Kelcey, Logan Scott-Bowden, Alain Resnais
Aasmah Mir on flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, fire safety expert Dr Frank Rushbrook, artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, Major General Logan Scott-Bowden and film director Alain Resnais.
Aasmah Mir on
The guitarist Paco de Lucia who became the leading proponent of the 'New Flamenco' style.
Fire safety expert Dr Frank Rushbrook who pioneered fire training for sailors and helped to establish degree courses in fire safety.
Rose Finn-Kelcey, inventive artist whose works and installations combined social commentary with playful humour.
Logan Scott-Bowden, part of a secret team whose risky night-time mission it was to check whether the beaches of Normandy were suitable for the D-Day landings.
And the French director Alain Resnais who used innovative editing techniques to create depth and mystery in his films.
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Paco de Lucia
Aasmah spoke to Th茅r猫se Saba, News Editor at Classical Guitar Magazine.聽
Born 21 December 1947; died 25 February 2014 aged 66.Frank Rushbrook
Aasmah spoke to James Lygate, Visiting Professor of Fire Investigations at Edinburgh University.
Born 6 December 1914; died 17 February 2014 aged 99.
Rose Finn-Kelcey
Aasmah spoke to her friend and colleague at the Royal College of Art, Hermione Wiltshire and to the art critic Sarah Kent.
Born 4 March 1945; died 13 February 2014 aged 68.Major-General Logan Scott-Bowden
Aasmah spoke to former Coppist Jim Booth.聽
Born 21 February 1920; died 9 February 2014 aged 93.
Alain Resnais
Last Word spoke to the French journalist and film critic Agn猫s Poirier.
Born 3 June 1922; died 1 March 2014 aged 91.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aasmah Mir |
| Producer | Simon Tillotson |
| Interviewed Guest | James Lygate |
| Interviewed Guest | Hermione Wiltshire |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Kent |
| Interviewed Guest | Jim Booth |
| Interviewed Guest | Agnes Poirier |
| Interviewed Guest | Therese Saba |
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Mar 2014 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 9 Mar 2014 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
