Frei Otto, Richie Benaud, Albert Maysles, Julio Cesar Strassera, Mary Clarke
Matthew Bannister on architect Frei Otto, cricket commentator Richie Benaud, documentary director Albert Maysles, lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera and dance critic Mary Clarke.
Matthew Bannister on
The influential German architect Frei Otto, best known for his lightweight structures. Lords Foster and Rogers pay tribute.
The Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud. David Gower recalls working with him.
The documentary director Albert Maysles who made a celebrated film about the Rolling Stones and 'Grey Gardens' about two eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy.
The Argentinian lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera who successfully prosecuted members of the country's military junta.
And Mary Clarke, the ballet critic who edited the Dancing Times.
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Frei Otto
Last Word spoke to Tony Chapman, Head of Awards at the RIBA and to fellow architects, Lord Rogers and Lord Foster.
Born 31 May 1925; died 9 March 2015 aged 89.
Richie Benaud (pictured)
Matthew spoke to cricket commentator and former England captain, David Gower.
Born 6 October 1930; died 10 April 2015 aged 84.
Albert Maysles
Julio CΓ©sar Strassera
Matthew spoke to Luis Moreno Ocampo who was deputy prosecutor during the 1985 trial of the Argentine Military Junta.
Born 18 September 1933; died 27 February 2015 aged 81.
Mary Clarke
Matthew spoke to her godson, Jerome Monahan and to Jon Gray, Editor at the Dancing Times.
Born 23 August 1923; died 20 March 2015 aged 91.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Tony Chapman |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Rogers |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman Foster |
| Interviewed Guest | David Gower |
| Interviewed Guest | Rebekah Maysles |
| Interviewed Guest | Sara Maysles |
| Interviewed Guest | Luis Moreno Ocampo |
| Interviewed Guest | Jerome Monahan |
| Interviewed Guest | Jon Gray |
Broadcasts
- Fri 10 Apr 2015 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 12 Apr 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
