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A footballer, a Scottish nationalist, painter, an evolutionary theorist, a Liberal activist and a TV producer

Matthew Bannister on footballer Bert Trautmann, Kay Matheson who stole the Stone of Scone, feminism theorist Elaine Morgan, Liberal activist Lord Chitnis and TV producer Ray Butt.

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Bert Trautmann, the former German prisoner of war who became a celebrated goalkeeper for Manchester City Football Club. He famously broke his neck in the 1956 FA Cup Final, but kept on playing. Bob Wilson pays tribute.

Kay Matheson. In 1950 with three others, she took part in a raid on Westminster Abbey to "liberate" the Stone of Scone on which Scottish kings were crowned and take it North of the border. We hear from one of her accomplices.

Elaine Morgan whose book "The Descent of Woman" became an important text for the feminist movement.

Lord Chitnis who was an effective backroom organiser for the Liberal Party. Lord Steel pays tribute.

And Ray Butt the TV comedy producer who made Only Fools and Horses and many other hit shows.

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Sun 21 Jul 2013 20:30
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Bert Trautmann

Matthew spoke to former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson.Μύ

Born 22 October 1923; died 19 July 2013 aged 89.

Elaine Morgan

Last Word spoke to Carolyn Hitt, columnist for Wales Online and to Deidre Beddoe, Emeritus Professor of Women's History at the University of Glamorgan.

Born 7 November 1920; died 12 July 2013 aged 92.

Lord Chitnis

Last Word spoke to his friends and colleagues Lord Steel and Lord Dholakia.

Born 1 May 1936; died 12 July 2013 aged 77.

Kay Matheson

Last Word spoke to fellow conspirator Ian Hamilton, who has written a book about the Stone of Destiny.

Born 7 December 1928; died 6 July 2013 aged 84.

Ray Butt (pictured)

Matthew spoke to Steve Clark, author of Only Fools and Horses - The Official Inside Story.

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Born 25 June 1935; died 12 July 2013 aged 78.

Little Willie Littlefield

Born 16 September 1931; died 23 June 2013 aged 81.

Credits

Presenter Matthew Bannister
Producer Neil George

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  • Fri 19 Jul 2013 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Sun 21 Jul 2013 20:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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