Oscar Holderer, David Sharp, the Dowager Marchioness of Reading, Alexandre Lamfalussy and Guy Carawan
Matthew Bannister on rocket scientist Oscar Holderer, rambler David Sharp, the Dowager Marchioness of Reading, economist Alexandre Lamfalussy, musician and campaigner Guy Carawan.
Matthew Bannister on
Oscar Holderer, the last known survivor of the group of German rocket scientists who moved to America after the second world war. He helped to develop the Saturn Five rocket that took men to the moon.
Also rambler David Sharp - who created the Thames Path.
The Dowager Marchioness of Reading who was a pioneering pilot, a stock car racer and noted for her outspoken political views.
The economist and banker Alexandre Lamfalussy who laid the foundations for the European single currency.
And the American musician Guy Carawan who helped to turn the church song "We Shall Overcome" into an international campaigning anthem.
Last on
Oscar Holderer
Matthew spoke to Ed Buckbee who served as聽a NASA public聽affairs official during the聽Mercury, Gemini and Apollo era of聽U.S manned space聽flight.
Born 4 November 1919; died 5 May 2015 aged 95.
David Sharp
Last Word spoke to the President of the Ramblers Association, Kate Ashbrook and to his friend and fellow rambler, Graham Butler.
Born 1 March 1926; died 20 April 2015 aged 89.
The Dowager Marchioness of Reading
Matthew spoke to her daughter, Lady Jacquie Rufus Isaacs.
Born 11 January 1919; died 19 April 2015 aged 96.
Alexandre Lamfalussy (pictured)
Matthew spoke to Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times.
Born 26 April 1929; died 9 May 2015 aged 86.
Guy Carawan
Matthew spoke to his friend and colleague, Pam McMichael.
Born 27 July 1927; died 2 May 2015 aged 87.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Ed Buckbee |
| Interviewed Guest | Kate Ashbrook |
| Interviewed Guest | Graham Butler |
| Interviewed Guest | Jacquie Isaacs |
| Interviewed Guest | Lionel Barber |
| Interviewed Guest | Pam McMichael |
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 May 2015 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 24 May 2015 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
