Cilla Black, Michael Kidson, APJ Abdul Kalam, Evelyn Gillan, George Cole
Matthew Bannister discusses singer and TV presenter Cilla Black, teacher Michael Kidson, Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam, campaigner Evelyn Gillan and actor George Cole.
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The singer and TV presenter Cilla Black - we go behind the scenes to discover the secret of her success on Saturday night TV.
Michael Kidson who taught history at Eton for thirty years, delighting his pupils by his maverick behaviour.
The Indian scientist and reluctant politician APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the "People's President".
The Scottish public health campaigner Evelyn Gillan who targeted domestic violence and fought for minimum pricing for alcohol.
And the actor George Cole, best known for playing Arthur Daley in the TV series Minder.
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Cilla Black
Born May 27 1943; died August 2 2015, aged 72
Michael Kidson
Born August 24, 1929; died June 20 2015, aged 85
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Born 15 October 1931; died 27 July 2015, aged 83
Dr Evelyn Gillan
Born 4 August 1959; died 14 July, aged 55
George Cole
Born 22 April 1925; died 5 August 2015, aged 90
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Producer | Dianne McGregor |
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Aug 2015 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 9 Aug 2015 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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