Sir Jack Hayward, Elena Obraztsova, Robert Stone, Jean Stogdon OBE and Demis Roussos
Matthew Bannister talks about businessman Sir Jack Hayward, mezzo-soprano Elena Obraztsova, novelist Robert Stone, social worker Jean Stogdon and Greek singer Demis Roussos.
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The businessman Sir Jack Hayward. He made his fortune in the Bahamas, but was obssesed with all things British and bought Wolverhampton Wanderers football club.
The acclaimed Russian mezzo soprano Elena Obraztsova who was a staunch supporter of the Soviet regime.
The novelist Robert Stone who emerged from the counter culture of the 1960s to write novels about the American psyche.
The social worker Jean Stogdon who founded the charity Grandparents Plus.
And the Greek singer Demis Roussos, whose high warbling voice and kaftans made him an unlikely sex symbol.
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Sir Jack Hayward
Matthew spoke to his son, Jonathan Hayward and to his friend Baroness Heyhoe Flint, who is Vice President of Wolverhampton Wanderers football club. 聽
Born 14 June 1923; died 13 January 2015 aged 91.
Elena Obraztsova
Matthew spoke to the former general director of the Royal
Opera House, Sir John Tooley.
Born 7 July 1937; died 12 January 2015 aged 77.
Robert Stone
Matthew spoke to the journalist and broadcaster, Michael Goldfarb.
Born 21 August 1937; died 10 January 2015 aged 77.
Jean Stogdon OBE
Matthew spoke to the Chief Executive of Grandparents Plus, Sam Smethers.
Born 22 July 1928; died 25 December 2014 aged 86.
Demis Roussos (pictured)
Matthew spoke to Alexis Petridis, music journalist at The Guardian and to his tour manager and friend, Denis Vaughan.
Born 15 June 1946; died 25 January 2015 aged 68.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
Broadcasts
- Fri 30 Jan 2015 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 1 Feb 2015 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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