Sir Richard MacCormac, Eileen Ford, Nigel Ryan, Zohra Sehgal, Frank Mumford
Matthew Bannister on architect Sir Richard MacCormac, modelling agent Eileen Ford, ITN editor Nigel Ryan, actress Zohra Sehgal, puppeteer Frank Mumford.
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The architect Sir Richard MacCormac, who gave a human face to modernism and fell out with the 成人快手 over the creation of its new London headquarters.
Eileen Ford, who set up the Ford Modelling Agency, managing stars like Lauren Hutton, Christy Turlington and Elle Macpherson.
Nigel Ryan, editor during the glory days of ITN in the 60s and 70s, who also promoted the careers of women journalists.
The actress Zohra Seghal, known as "the grand old lady of Indian cinema."
And Frank Mumford who toured Europe with a show featuring his own handmade glamorous puppets.
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Sir Richard MacCormac (pictured)
Matthew spoke with Alan Yentob, 成人快手's creative director.
Born 3 September 1938; died 26 July 2014 aged 75.
Eileen Ford
Matthew talked with Eileen's daughter Katie Ford.
Born 25 March 1922; died 9 July 2014 aged 92.
Nigel Ryan
Matthew talked to Nigel's former ITN colleague, Stewart Purvis, and with broadcaster Sue Lloyd Roberts.
Born 12 December 1929, died 18 July 2014 aged 84.
Zohra Sehgal
Matthew talked with her friend Sun Buchar and with Bollywood film critic Anil Sinanan.
Born 27 April 1912, died 10 July 2014 aged 102.
Frank Mumford
Matthew spoke with Frank's great niece Jenny Allen and to Liz Arratoon who was the circus and light entertainment expert on the Stage Newspaper for twenty years.
Born July 12 1918, died July 4 2014 aged 95.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Producer | Paula McGinley |
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 Aug 2014 16:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Sun 3 Aug 2014 20:30成人快手 Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
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