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Gianluca Vialli, Fay Weldon, Michael Dower, Anita Pointer

Matthew Bannister on footballer Gianluca Vialli, author Fay Weldon, conservationist Michael Dower and singer Anita Pointer.

Matthew Bannister on

Gianluca Vialli (pictured), the Italian footballer who won many major trophies with Sampdoria and Juventus before moving to Chelsea as a player and then manager.

Fay Weldon, the author who told stories of women taking control of their own destinies, including ‘The Life and Loves of A She Devil’.

Michael Dower, the former Director General of the Countryside Commission who devoted his life to conserving and developing the British countryside.

Anita Pointer, one of three Pointer Sisters who recorded hits like ‘Jump (For My Love)’ and ‘I’m So Excited’.

Producer: Neil George

Interviewed guest: John Foot
Interviewed guest: Fiona Reynolds
Interviewed guest: Katrina Leskanich

Archive clips used: ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One, The FA Cup: 2022/23: Third Round 08/01/2023; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 5Live, Football Daily – Remembering Gianluca Vialli 06/01/2023; Sky Sports Retro, Gianluca Vialli looks back on his career 06/01/2023; Everything FOOTBALL/ YouTube Channel, Barcelona 2 – 0 Sampdoria 1989 European Cup Winners’ Cup Final 1989; RAI, Roberto Mancini e Gianluca Vialli – Che Tempo Che Fa 27/11/2022; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 5Live, Headliners (Gianluca Vialli interview) 14/05/2020; Sky Sports News, Graeme Souness pays tribute to his friend and former teammate – 06/01/2023; Chelsea Fan Clips/ YouTube, Chelsea fans pay respects to Gianluca Vialli 08/01/2023; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two, Frank Delaney – Men and Women Writers 26/11/1984; AP/ British Movietone, Go To Work On An Egg advert 21/04/1966; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4, Desert Island Discs Fay Weldon 23/02/1980; Thames TV, Afternoon Plus – interview with Fay Weldon 26/10/982; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Newsnight YouTube Channel, Fay Weldon interview 06/04/2017; ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ TV/ Arts & Entertainment Network/ Seven Network Australia, The Life and Loves of a She-Devil 08/10/1986; arc2020eu, Michael Dower’s speech on behalf of ARC2020 at the ‘CAP’ post ‘2013’ 20/07/2010; Thomas Müller/ YouTube Channel, Michael Dower 14/11/2022; ABC News, Barbara Walters interview with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad 07/12/2011; YouTube, Anita Pointer interview at her Beverly Hills home for German TV 2009.

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28 minutes

Gianluca Vialli

Born 9 July 1964; died 6 January 2023 aged 58.

Last Word spoke to historian and author John Foot.

Fay Weldon

Born 22 September 1931; died 4 January 2023 aged 91.

In her own words.

Michael Dower

Born 15 November 1933; died 7 November 2022 aged 88.

Last Word spoke to former National Trust director general and author Fiona Reynolds.

Anita Pointer

Born 23 January 1948; died 31 December 2022 aged 74.

Last Word spoke to musician Katrina Leskanich.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Jan 2023 16:00
  • Sun 15 Jan 2023 20:30

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