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Lord McAlpine, Jocelyn Hay, Amiri Baraka, Sir Christopher Chataway, Claudio Abbado

Matthew Bannister on Tory fundraiser Lord McAlpine, broadcasting campaigner Jocelyn Hay, poet Amiri Baraka, runner and MP Sir Christopher Chataway, and conductor Claudio Abbado.

Matthew Bannister on

Lord McAlpine, the colourful bon viveur who raised millions for the Conservative Party.

Jocelyn Hay, who founded the pressure group Voice of the Listener and Viewer to campaign for high quality public service broadcasting.

Amiri Baraka, the African American poet who was influenced by jazz and blues.

Sir Christopher Chataway, the successful long distance runner who became a government minister.

And the conductor Claudio Abbado, who led some of the world's greatest orchestras.

Producer: Simon Tillotson.

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28 minutes

Lord McAlpine of West Green

Matthew spoke to journalists Julia Langdon and Simon Heffer.

Born 14 May 1942; died 17 January 2014 aged 71.

Jocelyn Hay CBE

Matthew spoke to Professor Steven Barnett live in the studio.

Born 1927; died 21 January 2014 aged 86.

Amiri Baraka (pictured)

Matthew spoke to fellow poet Professor Kevin Young and to the author Bernardine Evaristo.

Born 7 October 1934; died 9 January 2014 aged 79.

Sir Christopher Chataway

Author and broadcaster Russell Davies reflects on his life and career.

Born 31 January 1931; died 19 Janary 2014 aged 82.

Claudio Abbado

Born 26 June 1933; died 20 January 2014 aged 80.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Bannister
Interviewed Guest Julia Langdon
Interviewed Guest Simon Heffer
Interviewed Guest Steven Barnet
Interviewed Guest Kevin Young
Interviewed Guest Bernardine Evaristo
Producer Simon Tillotson

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Jan 2014 16:00
  • Sun 26 Jan 2014 20:30

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