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Heather Couper CBE, Leonard Woodley QC, Joseph Shabalala

Matthew Bannister on astronomer Heather Couper, barrister Leonard Woodley, musician Joseph Shabalala

Pictured: Heather Couper

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Heather Couper, the astronomer who used her engaging media appearances to enthuse a generation about space. We talk to her co-author and business partner Nigel Henbest.

Leonard Woodley, the Trinidad-born barrister who played a leading role in many high profile race trials and became Britain's first Afro-Caribbean Queen's Counsel.

Joseph Shabalala, the South African musician who founded the singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They became global stars after collaborating with Paul Simon on his album Graceland.

Interviewed guest: Nigel Henbest
Interviewed guest: Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
Interviewed guest: Robin Denselow
Producer: Neil George

Archive clips from: Inside Parliament, Radio 4 31/03/1980; PM, Radio 4 25/09/1995; World Routes, Radio 3 18/03/2001; Under African Skies, directed by Joe Berlinger, RadicalMedia 2012; A Brief History of Infinity, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service 20/09/2006; With Great Pleasure, Radio 4 24/07/1987; Woman’s Hour, Radio 4 11/10/1995; The Planets: Are We Alone?, Channel 4 1985.

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Heather Couper CBE

Born 2 June 1949; died 19 February 2020, aged 70.

Last Word spoke to her friend and business partner Nigel Henbest.

Leonard Woodley QC

Born 13 September 1927; died 19 January 2020, aged 92.

Last Word spoke to his friend Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.

Joseph Shabalala

Born 28 August 1941; died 11 February 2020, aged 78.

Last Word spoke to world music expert Robin Denselow.

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  • Fri 21 Feb 2020 16:00
  • Sun 23 Feb 2020 20:30

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