Reverend Daniel Berrigan, Lord Walton of Detchant, Jenny Diski, Guy Woolfenden
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on peace campaigner Reverend Daniel Berrigan, author Jenny Diski, neurologist Lord Walton and composer Guy Woolfenden.
Matthew Bannister on
The Reverend Daniel Berrigan, the American Catholic priest who devoted his life to campaigning for peace. He was arrested many times for protests against the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons.
Jenny Diski who wrote celebrated novels, essays including her travelogue Skating to Antarctica and her latest memoir In Gratitude.
Lord Walton, the eminent neurologist who wrote an influential paper on muscle diseases.
And Guy Woolfenden, long serving musical director at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Sir Trevor Nunn pays tribute.
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Revd Daniel Berrigan (pictured)
American Catholic priest who devoted his life to campaigning for peace. He was arrested many times for protests against the Vietnam War and nuclear weapons.听Matthew spoke to his friend, Father John Dear.
Born 9 May 1921; died 30 April 2016 aged 94.
NB You can hear the complete version of the musical setting by Michael Hermiston of Berrigan's poem 'Some' as used in this item by following the link on the right hand side of this page
Jenny Diski
Author who wrote essays including her travelogue Skating to Antarctica and her latest memoir In Gratitude.听 Last Word spoke to her friend and publisher, Alexandra Pringle who is Editor in Chief at Bloomsbury and to Marykay Wilmers, Editor of London Review of Books.听
Born 8 July 1947; died 28 April 2016 aged 68.
Lord Walton of Detchant
Eminent neurologist who wrote an influential paper on muscle diseases. Matthew spoke to his friend and colleague, Professor Volker Straub.
Born 16 September 1922; died 21 April 2016 aged 93.
Guy Woolfenden
Composer and long serving musical director at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Sir Trevor Nunn and Guy鈥檚 lifelong friend, Tim Reynish pay tribute.
Born 12 July 1937; died 15 April 2016 aged 78.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | John Dear |
| Interviewed Guest | Alexandra Pringle |
| Interviewed Guest | Marykay Wilmers |
| Interviewed Guest | Volker Straub |
| Interviewed Guest | Trevor Nunn |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Reynish |
Broadcasts
- Fri 6 May 2016 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sun 8 May 2016 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
Podcast
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