David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Olwyn Hughes and Ed Stewart
Matthew Bannister on David Bowie, actor Alan Rickman, literary agent Olwyn Hughes, DJ Ed "Stewpot" Stewart
Matthew Bannister on
David Bowie, art expert, fashion icon and media manipulator.
Alan Rickman, the actor most famous for playing villains from the Sheriff of Nottingham to Professor Snape.
Olwyn Hughes, the sister of the poet Ted Hughes who fiercely guarded his literary legacy and that of his late wife Sylvia Plath.
And Ed "Stewpot" Stewart, the Radio 1 and 2 DJ who presented Junior Choice.
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Remembering David Bowie
Hear interviews and documentaries about David Bowie.
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Tim Peake Spacewalk
The British astronaut steps out into space for the first time.
David Bowie (Pictured)
Matthew spoke to editor of GQ magazine; Dylan Jones and T.V Producer, Francis Whately. Academic, Richard Mills joins Matthew in the studio.
Born 8 January 1947; died 10 January 2016 aged 69
Alan Rickman
Matthew spoke to Drama Critic; Paul Allen.
Born 21 February 1946; died 14 January 2016 aged 69
Olwyn Hughes
Matthew spoke to Author; Sir Jonathan Bate.
Born 26 August 1928; died 3 January 2016 aged 87
Ed Stewart
Matthew spoke to Radio Producer, Phil Hughes and British Radio Personality; Keith Skues.
Born 23 April 1941; died 9 January 2016 aged 74
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
Broadcasts
- Fri 15 Jan 2016 16:00BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 15 Jan 2016 16:15BBC Radio 4 LW
- Sun 17 Jan 2016 20:30BBC Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
