Prince, Ray Fitzwalter, Victoria Wood, June Jolly, Phil Sayer
Matthew Bannister analyses and celebrates the lives of rock star Prince, World In Action editor Ray Fitzwalter, comedian Victoria Wood, nurse June Jolly and announcer Phil Sayer.
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Rock superstar Prince - we recall his intimate gig for a handful of people here in Broadcasting House.
Ray Fitzwalter the Editor of ITV's World In Action who championed investigative journalism.
Victoria Wood - we have a tribute in song from the young comedian she inspired.
The nurse June Jolly who transformed the treatment of children in hospital - she once brought a baby elephant and a lion on to the ward to entertain her patients.
And - Mind The Gap - the voice of hundreds of station announcements Phil Sayer.
Interviewed guest: Fergus Dudley
Interviewed guest: Paul Gambaccini
Interviewed guest: Roger Corke
Interviewed guest: Vikki Stone
Interviewed guest: Margaretta Jolly
Interviewed guest: Sue Burr
Interviewed guest: Elinor Hamilton.
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Prince
Iconic singer and musician. Matthew spoke to Â鶹Éç producer Fergus Dudley and live in the studio to Paul Gambaccini.
Born 7 June 1958; died 21 April 2016 aged 57.
Ray Fitzwalter
Editor of ITV's World In Action who championed investigative journalism. Last Word spoke to Roger Corke who worked with him on World in Action.
Born 21 February 1944; died 4 April 2016 aged 72.
Victoria Wood
Last Word spoke to fellow musical comedian, Vikki Stone who performed in Victoria’s play ‘Talent’.
Born 19 May 1953; died 20 April 2016 aged 62.
June Jolly
Nurse who transformed the treatment of children in hospital. Matthew spoke to her niece Margaretta Jolly and to her friend and former colleague, Sue Burr.
Born 28 September 1928; died 12 March 2016 aged 87.
Phil Sayer
Voice-over artist. Matthew spoke to his wife, Elinor Hamilton.
Born 18 May 1953; died 14 April 2016 aged 62.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
Producer | Neil George |
Interviewed Guest | Fergus Dudley |
Interviewed Guest | Paul Gambaccini |
Interviewed Guest | Roger Corke |
Interviewed Guest | Vikki Stone |
Interviewed Guest | Margaretta Jolly |
Interviewed Guest | Sue Burr |
Interviewed Guest | Elinor Hamilton |
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Apr 2016 16:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Sun 24 Apr 2016 20:30Â鶹Éç Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme