Mark Shand, Mrs Pilkington Garimara, Derek Cooper, Wally Olins, Julian Wilson
Matthew Bannister recalls conservationist Mark Shand, writer Mrs Pilkington Garimara, broadcaster Derek Cooper, brand consultant Wally Olins and racing correspondent Julian Wilson.
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The playboy and conservationist Mark Shand who devoted his life to saving the Asian elephant.
The aboriginal author Mrs Pilkington Garimara, whose book "Follow The Rabbit Proof Fence" highlighted the experiences of Australia's 'stolen generation'.
The Radio 4 presenter Derek Cooper, who founded The Food Programme.
Wally Olins who pioneered the business of brand consultancy in the UK, advising companies like Bovis and British Telecom. Sir Martin Sorrell pays tribute.
And the 麻豆社's former racing correspondent Julian Wilson.
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Mark Shand's elephant Tara says goodbye
Duration: 00:16
Mark Shand (pictured with elephant Tara)
Matthew spoke to Dan Bucknall, Head of Conservation and Campaigns at Elephant Family and to Mark鈥檚 friend Belinda Wright who is the founder and director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India.聽
Born 28 June 1951; died 23 April 2014 aged 62.Mrs Pilkington Garimara
Matthew spoke to Dr Ian Henderson, Lecturer in Australian Literature and Film, Kings College London and to Philip Noyce, director of the film Rabbit Proof Fence.聽
Born c. 1 July 1937; died 10 April 2014 aged 76.Derek Cooper
Matthew spoke to his friend and colleague, John Miller.聽
Born 25 May 1925; died 19 April 2014 aged 88.Wally Olins
Patrick Burgoyne, Editor of Creative Review; to his Editor Jamie Camplin and to Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive officer of WPP Group.聽
Born 19 December 1930; died 14 April 2014 aged 83.
Julian Wilson
Matthew spoke to the horse racing pundit John McCririck and to horse trainer William Haggas.聽
Born 21 June 1940; died 20 April 2014 aged 73.Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Dan Bucknall |
| Interviewed Guest | Belinda Wright |
| Interviewed Guest | Ian Henderson |
| Interviewed Guest | Phillip Noyce |
| Interviewed Guest | John Miller |
| Interviewed Guest | Patrick Burgoyne |
| Interviewed Guest | Jamie Camplin |
| Interviewed Guest | Martin Sorrell |
| Interviewed Guest | John McCririck |
| Interviewed Guest | William Haggas |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 25 Apr 2014 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 27 Apr 2014 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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