John Berger, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, Henry Heimlich, Patsy Crampton, Brian Widlake and George Michael
Julian Worricker on writer John Berger, actors Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, surgeon Henry Heimlich, linguist Patsy Crampton, journalist Brian Widlake, singer George Michael.
Julian Worricker on:
The writer and art critic John Berger
Mother and daughter actresses, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher
The surgeon who came up with the life-saving heimlich manoeuvre, Henry Heimlich
The linguist Patsy Crampton, who worked at the Nuremberg trials before going on to translate more than 200 children's books
Broadcaster Brian Widlake, well known for the Money Programme and the World at One
And one of the biggest names in popular music, George Michael.
Producer: Neil George.
Last on
John Berger
Julian spoke to the BBC’s Arts Editor, Will Gompertz.
Born 5 November 1926; died 2 January 2017 aged 90.
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Film critic Karen Krizanovich pays tribute.
Carrie was born 21 October 1956 and died 27 December 2016 aged 60;
Debbie was born 1 April 1932 and died 28 December 2016 aged 84.
Henry Heimlich
Julian spoke to Jason Schmidt who is making a film about him.
Born 3 February 1920; died 17 December 2016 aged 96.
Patsy Crampton
Julian spoke to her godson, Rupert van der Post.
Born 12 December 1925; died 1 December 2016 aged 90.
Brian Widlake
Julian spoke to Brian’s former colleague, Valerie Singleton.
Born in 1931; died 1 January 2017 aged 85.
George Michael
Born 25 June 1963; died 25 December 2016 aged 53.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Julian Worricker |
| Producer | Neil George |
| Interviewed Guest | Will Gompertz |
| Interviewed Guest | Karen Krizanovich |
| Interviewed Guest | Rupert Van der Post |
| Interviewed Guest | Valerie Singleton |
Broadcasts
- Fri 6 Jan 2017 16:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 8 Jan 2017 20:30BBC Radio 4
Podcast
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