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Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy

Kirsty Lang on judge Sir Oliver Popplewell, computer pioneer Lynn Conway, music mogul Tony Bramwell and 60s singing icon Francoise Hardy.

Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute.

The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway.

The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell.

One of France鈥檚 best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy.

Interviewee: Stephen Fry
Interviewee: Charles Rogers
Interviewee: Roag Best
Interviewee: Laura Barton

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive used:
Get Carman: The Trials of George Carman QC 成人快手 2 5th April 2002; The Today Programme 成人快手 15th May 1985; Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan 8 Oct 2014 uploaded from Youtube; Trans Activism Oral History Project, Chair in Transgender Studies, University of Victoria, Canada Feb 4th 2020; Radio Newsreel 成人快手 World Service 31st October 1963; Dermot O鈥橪eary show 成人快手 Radio 2 17th August 2013; Sunny South Kensington 鈥 Donovan Epic 22nd October 1966; Songbird 鈥 Eva Cassidy Didgeridoo Records/ Hot Record 1998; My Generation 鈥 The Who Bruinswick Records/ Decca (US) 1965/6; Falling for Francoise, Producer: Alan Hall A Falling Tree Production for 成人快手 Radio 4, 成人快手 Radio 4 2011.

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Francoise Hardy


The French singer-songwriter and actor. She was also a favourite with the Paris fashion houses and adored by some of the biggest names in rock music. We hear how she was never comfortable with her fame. 聽

17th January 1944 died 11th June 2024 aged 80

Tony Bramwell


Tour manager and friend to The Beatles. He was there for all the key moments, from the early days in the Cavern Club to international stardom and became Brian Epstein鈥檚 right hand man.

Born 11th March 1946 died June 2nd 2024, aged 78聽

Lynne Conway


The computer pioneer whose discoveries paved the way for today鈥檚 technology. Her husband tells us that, as a transgender woman, she spent her life fighting prejudice.

Born 2nd January 1939 died 9th June 2024, aged 86.

Sir Oliver Popplewell


The High Court judge who presided over notable trials and inquiries and was also a first-class cricketer. We hear from his godson Stephen Fry.

Born 15th August 1927 died June 6 2024, aged 96

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  • Fri 21 Jun 2024 16:00
  • Sun 23 Jun 2024 20:30

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