Professor Lisa Jardine, Philip French, Ronnie Massarella, Maureen O'Hara
Matthew Bannister on a polymath, a critic, a showjumping manager, a film star
Matthew Bannister on
Professor Lisa Jardine, the historian whose intellectual curiosity stretched across the arts and sciences. She was chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and a regular broadcaster on Radio 4.
Philip French, for thirty-five years the Chief Film Critic of the Observer.
Ronnie Massarella who built up a successful family ice cream business and managed the British showjumping team for 32 years.
And Maureen O'Hara, the red haired Irish film star known as the Queen of Technicolor. She appeared opposite John Wayne in five of his films including the Quiet Man.
Last on
Professor Lisa Jardine CBE
Last Word spoke to her son Daniel Jardine. Professor Jerry Brotton and Professor Melissa Terras also pay tribute.
Born 12 April 1944; died 25 October 2015 aged 71
Ronnie Massarella
Matthew spoke to his son Michael Massarella and Performance Manager for Show Jumping GB, Di Lampard.
Born 23 July 1923; died 18 October 2015 aged 92
Philip French
British educationalist and writer Christopher Frayling spoke to Last Word to pay tribute.
Born 28 August 1933; died 27 October 2015 aged 82
Maureen O’Hara (Pictured)
Born 17 August 1920; died 24 October 2015 aged 95
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Daniel Jardine |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Jerry Brotton |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Melissa Terras |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Massarella |
| Interviewed Guest | Di Lampard |
| Interviewed Guest | Christopher Frayling |
| Interviewed Guest | Johnny Nicoletti |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 30 Oct 2015 16:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Nov 2015 20:30BBC Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
