Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jose Sulaiman, Anna Gordy Gaye, Ron Hall, Peter Austin
Matthew Bannister on actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, journalist Ron Hall, Motown records executive Anna Gordy Gaye, boxing administrator Jose Sulaiman and micro-brewer Peter Austin.
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The stage and screen actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. His room-mate at drama school talks about his relentless focus on his craft and obsession with dissecting the movies of Robert De Niro.
Also: the journalist Ron Hall - a key member of the Sunday Times Insight investigative team. Former editor Sir Harold Evans pays tribute.
Anna Gordy Gaye - sister of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy - who played a key role in the label's foundation and married Marvin Gaye. Smokey Robinson shares his memories.
Jose Sulaiman, the colourful President of the World Boxing Council, who is credited with reforming the sport's rules.
And Peter Austin, a pioneer of the micro brewery industry, famous for his Old Thumper ale.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's student days remembered
Duration: 00:43
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Matthew spoke to his fellow actor and former roommate, Steven Schub.
Born 23 July 1967; died 2 February 2014 aged 46.
Jose Sulaiman
Matthew spoke to the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔβs Boxing Correspondent Mike Costello.
Born 30 May 1931; died 16 January 2014 aged 82.
Anna Gordy Gaye
Last Word spoke to Motown Legend Smokey Robinson, to her friend, the Motown A&R man William βMickeyβ Stevenson, to music journalist Jacqueline Springer and to the author of Marvin Gayeβs biography, Steve Turner.
Born 28 January 1922; died 31 January 2014 aged 92.Ron Hall
Matthew spoke to the former Editor of the Sunday Times, Sir Harry Evans.
Born 28 July 1934; died 20 January 2014 aged 79.Peter Austin
Matthew spoke to the Chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers, Keith Bott and to Alan Pugsley, Master Brewer at Shipyard Brewing Company.
Born 18 July 1921; died 1 January 2014 aged 92.Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Steven Schub |
| Interviewed Guest | Mike Costello |
| Interviewed Guest | Smokey Robinson |
| Interviewed Guest | William Stevenson |
| Interviewed Guest | Jacqueline Springer |
| Interviewed Guest | Steve Turner |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Evans |
| Interviewed Guest | Keith Bott |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Pugsley |
| Producer | Simon Tillotson |
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Feb 2014 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 9 Feb 2014 20:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
