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Shireen Abu Akleh, Robert Gillmor, Leonid Kravchuk (pictured), Carrie White

Matthew Bannister on journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, artist Robert Gillmor, Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk and hairdresser Carrie White.

Matthew Bannister on

Shireen Abu Akleh, the respected Al Jazeera reporter who was shot dead while covering an Israeli military raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Robert Gillmor, the wildlife artist best known for his striking paintings of birds.

Leonid Kravchuk who oversaw Ukraine鈥檚 transition to independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union and became its President.

Carrie White, the hairdresser who styled some of Hollywood鈥檚 biggest stars and became addicted to drink and drugs.

Producer: Neil George

Interviewed guest: Dalia Hatuqa
Interviewed guest: Stephen Moss
Interviewed guest: Dr Taras Kuzio
Interviewed guest: Helena de Bertodano
Interviewed guest: Pitita Alcala White

Archive clips used: 主播大秀 News 24, Newsday 12/05/2022; 主播大秀 News,14/05/2022; Al Jazeera English, 74 years of Nakba 2022; xeno-canto.org, Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta); 主播大秀 One, Animal Magic 23/11/1971; YouTube/Behind Nhu, Eurasian collared dove call 17/05/2020; 主播大秀 Radio 4, The World Tonight 28/04/1986; 主播大秀 News, Ukranian Referendum Results 02/12/1991; AP Archive, Ukraine - Preparations for Presidential Elections 25/06/1994; 主播大秀 One, six o'clock news - Ukraine Nuclear Weapons 14/01/1994; Connie Martinson YouTube channel, Upper Cut - Carrie White interview 31/10/2011.

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Shireen Abu Akleh

Born 3 January 1971; died 11 May 2022 aged 51.

Last Word spoke to her close friend and colleague Dalia Hatuqa.

Robert Gillmor

Born 6 July 1936; died 8 May 2022 aged 85.

Last Word spoke to naturalist, author and birder Stephen Moss.

Leonid Kravchuk

Born 10 January 1934; died 10 May 2022 aged 88.

Last Word spoke to Associate Research Fellow for Russian and Eurasian studies Dr. Taras Kuzio.

Carrie White

Born 25 August 1943; died 3 May 2022 aged 78.

Last Word spoke to Journalist Helena de Bertodano and to her youngest daughter from her third marriage Pitita Alcala White.

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  • Fri 20 May 2022 16:00
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