George Baker, Ramiz Alia, Madeleine Simms and George Hinchcliffe
Matthew Bannister on actor George Baker, Albanian President Ramiz Alia, abortion law reform campaigner Madeleine Simms, rail enthusiast George Hinchcliffe and singer Jagjit Singh.
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The actor George Baker, best known for his TV portrayal of Inspector Wexford. The character's creator Baroness Ruth Rendell pays tribute;
The former Albanian President Ramiz Alia who oversaw the country's transition from isolated Stalinism to democracy;
Madeleine Simms who campaigned for the reform of abortion law in the 1960s;
George Hinchcliffe the railway enthusiast who toured America with the Flying Scotsman;
And the "Ghazal King" - Indian singer and composer Jagjit Singh.
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GEORGE BAKER
The actor George Baker, best known for his TV portrayal of Inspector Wexford. The character's creator Baroness Ruth Rendell pays tribute.
Duration: 08:08
RAMIZ ALIA
The former Albanian President Ramiz Alia who oversaw the country's transition from isolated Stalinism to democracy.
Duration: 13:59
MADELEINE SIMMS
Madeleine Simms who campaigned for the reform of abortion law in the 1960s. Lord Steel pays tribute.
Duration: 20:00
GEORGE HINCHCLIFFE
George Hinchcliffe the railway enthusiast who toured America with the Flying Scotsman.
Duration: 25:31
JAGJIT SINGH
The "Ghazal King" - Indian singer and composer Jagjit Singh.
Duration: 27:29
Broadcasts
- Fri 14 Oct 2011 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 16 Oct 2011 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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