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Frei Otto, Richie Benaud, Albert Maysles, Julio Cesar Strassera, Mary Clarke

Matthew Bannister on architect Frei Otto, cricket commentator Richie Benaud, documentary director Albert Maysles, lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera and dance critic Mary Clarke.

Matthew Bannister on
The influential German architect Frei Otto, best known for his lightweight structures. Lords Foster and Rogers pay tribute.

The Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud. David Gower recalls working with him.

The documentary director Albert Maysles who made a celebrated film about the Rolling Stones and 'Grey Gardens' about two eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy.

The Argentinian lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera who successfully prosecuted members of the country's military junta.

And Mary Clarke, the ballet critic who edited the Dancing Times.

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Frei Otto

Last Word spoke to Tony Chapman, Head of Awards at the RIBA and to fellow architects, Lord Rogers and Lord Foster.

Born 31 May 1925; died 9 March 2015 aged 89.

Richie Benaud (pictured)

Matthew spoke to cricket commentator and former England captain, David Gower.

Born 6 October 1930; died 10 April 2015 aged 84.

Albert Maysles

Matthew spoke to his daughters, Rebekah and Sara Maysles.

Born 26 November 1926; died 5 March 2015 aged 88.

Julio C茅sar Strassera

Matthew spoke to Luis Moreno Ocampo who was deputy prosecutor during the 1985 trial of the Argentine Military Junta.

Born 18 September 1933; died 27 February 2015 aged 81.

Mary Clarke

Matthew spoke to her godson, Jerome Monahan and to Jon Gray, Editor at the Dancing Times.

Born 23 August 1923; died 20 March 2015 aged 91.

Credits

Presenter Matthew Bannister
Interviewed Guest Tony Chapman
Interviewed Guest Richard Rogers
Interviewed Guest Norman Foster
Interviewed Guest David Gower
Interviewed Guest Rebekah Maysles
Interviewed Guest Sara Maysles
Interviewed Guest Luis Moreno Ocampo
Interviewed Guest Jerome Monahan
Interviewed Guest Jon Gray

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Apr 2015 16:00
    主播大秀 Radio 4
  • Sun 12 Apr 2015 20:30
    主播大秀 Radio 4

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  • Last Word

    Radio 4's weekly obituary programme