Elaine Stritch, Nadine Gordimer, Michael Scudamore and Lorin Maazel
Matthew Bannister on actress Elaine Stritch, writer Nadine Gordimer, jockey and trainer Michael Scudamore and conductor Lorin Maazel.
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The formidable actress Elaine Stritch. Famous for her remarkable voice, witty put downs and hard drinking youth, she was known as "The First Lady of Broadway".
The South African novelist Nadine Gordimer, whose work embodied the complex story of the nation's struggle with race.
The jockey and trainer Michael Scudamore, who competed in 16 consecutive Grand Nationals, winning in 1959 on a horse called Oxo.
And the conductor Lorin Maazel, who was a child prodigy and went on to direct some of the world's greatest orchestras.
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Elaine Stritch
Matthew spoke live in the studio to Matt Wolf, London Theatre Critic for the International New York Times.
Born 2 February 1925; died 17 July 2014 aged 89.
Nadine Gordimer (pictured)
Matthew spoke to her friend Maureen Isaacson, former Literary Editor of Independent on Sunday in South Africa and to Dennis Walder, Emeritus Professor of Literature at the Open University.
Born 20 November 1923; died 13 July 2014 aged 90.Michael Scudamore
Matthew spoke to 麻豆社 Horse Racing Correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.
Born 17 July 1932; died 7 July 2014 aged 81.
Lorin Maazel
Matthew spoke to Music Critic and Cultural Commentator Norman Lebrecht.
Born 6 March 1930; died 13 July 2014 aged 84.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Matt Wolf |
| Interviewed Guest | Maureen Isaacson |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Dennis Walder |
| Interviewed Guest | Cornelius Lysaght |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman Lebrecht |
Broadcasts
- Fri 18 Jul 2014 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 20 Jul 2014 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
Podcast
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