Stan Tracey, General Alfonso Armada, Mary Eyre, Bob George, Mary Riggans
Matthew Bannister on jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey, Spanish general Alfonso Armada, hockey and tennis player Mary Eyre, flea expert Bob George, and actress Mary Riggans.
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The jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey. His son, Clark, reflects on playing drums with his father for thirty five years.
Also the Spanish General Alfonso Armada who was jailed for his part in the abortive coup of 1981.
Mary Eyre who played hockey for England - and tennis at Wimbledon.
Bob George, the biology teacher who became the UK's leading expert on fleas.
And the actress Mary Riggans, best known for her roles in "Take The High Road" and "Balamory".
Producer: Neil George.
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Stan Tracey (pictured)
Matthew spoke to his son Clark Tracey and to James Pearson, MD and in-house pianist at Ronnie Scott’s.
Born 30 December 1926; died 6 December 2013 aged 86.
General Alfonso Armada
Matthew spoke to Gregorio Alonso, lecturer in Spanish History at Leeds University, and to the Independent’s Spain correspondent, Alasdair Fotheringham.
Born 12 February 1920; died 1 December 2013 aged 93.Mary Eyre
Last Word spoke to her friends Sheila Davson and Di Giles.
Born 23 May 1924; died 7 November 2013 aged 89.Bob George
Matthew spoke to his daughter, Annie Shaw and to his friend and editor, Dr Helen Roy.
Born 5 May 1921; died 9 November 2013 aged 92.Mary Riggans
Last Word spoke to the actor and comedian Miles Jupp.
Born 1 May 1935; died 2 December 2013 aged 78.Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Clark Tracey |
| Interviewed Guest | James Pearson |
| Interviewed Guest | Annie Shaw |
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Roy |
| Interviewed Guest | Di Giles |
| Interviewed Guest | Sheila Davson |
| Interviewed Guest | Gregorio Alonso |
| Interviewed Guest | Alasdair Fotheringham |
| Interviewed Guest | Miles Jupp |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 13 Dec 2013 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 15 Dec 2013 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
