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Angela Culme-Seymour, Kazimierz Smolen, Nigel Doughty, Don Cornelius, Antoni Tapies

Matthew Bannister on socialite Angela Culme-Seymour, Auschwitz museum curator Kazimierz Smolen, businessman Nigel Doughty, artist Antoni Tapies, Soul Train presenter Don Cornelius.

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The socialite Angela Culme-Seymour who married a series of aristocrats and had a string of affairs in artistic and literary circles..

Kazimierz Smolen, the former Auschwitz inmate who became director of the camp museum and lived there for thirty-five years..

Nigel Doughty the wealthy private equity investor who ploughed millions into Nottingham Forest Football Club. Justice Secretary Ken Clarke pays tribute.

Spanish artist Antoni Tapies who was one of the pioneers of European abstract art

And Don Cornelius whose American TV show "Soul Train" brought black music and culture into the mainstream. We hear from producer and musician Nile Rodgers.

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28 minutes

Chapters

  • Angela Culme-Seymour

    Dazzling personality of smart society who has died aged 99.

    Duration: 05:36

  • Karimierz Smollen

    Auschwitz survivor and museum director who has died aged 91.

    Duration: 05:42

  • Nigel Doughty

    Venture capitalist who has died aged 54.

    Duration: 05:05

  • Antoni Tapies

    Catalan artist who has died aged 88.

    Duration: 05:44

  • Don Cornelius

    Television producer and presenter who has died aged 75.

    Duration: 05:06

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Feb 2012 16:00
  • Sun 12 Feb 2012 20:30

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