Margaret Rule, Lord Mason, Dell Williams, Buddy Elias, Brian Couzens
Matthew Bannister on archaeologist Margaret Rule, politician Lord Mason, sex shop founder Dell Williams, Anne Frank's cousin Buddy Elias and Chandos Records boss Brian Couzens.
Matthew Bannister on
The archaeologist Margaret Rule who directed the raising of Henry VIII's flagship the Mary Rose from the sea bed.
Lord Mason - who as Labour MP Roy Mason was a tough Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Dell Williams who founded America's first sex boutique for women
Buddy Elias, Anne Frank's cousin and the president of the trust which managed her literary legacy.
And Brian Couzens who started the Chandos classical music record label and championed British composers.
Last on
Margaret Rule CBE
Matthew spoke to Admiral Sir John Lippiett from the Mary Rose Trust and to maritime archaeologist Alex Hildred.
Born 27 September 1928; died 9 April 2015 aged 86.Β
Buddy Elias (pictured)
Last Word spoke to Yves Kugelmann from the Anne Frank Foundation.
Born 2 June 1925; died 16 March 2015 aged 89.
Dell Williams
Last Word spoke to Lynn Vannucci who wrote a book with Dell and to leading US feminist Gloria Steinem.
Born 5 August 1922; 11 March 2015 aged 92.Β
Lord Mason of Barnsley
Matthew spoke to his biographer and friend, Brian Elliott.
Born 18 April 1924; died 20 April 2015 aged 91.Β
Brian Couzens
Matthew spoke to his son Ralph and to James Jolly, Gramophone’s Editor in Chief.
Born 17 January 1933; died 17 April 2015 aged 82.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | John Lippiett |
| Interviewed Guest | Alex Hildred |
| Interviewed Guest | Yves Kugelmann |
| Interviewed Guest | Lynn Vannucci |
| Interviewed Guest | Gloria Steinem |
| Interviewed Guest | Brian Elliott |
| Interviewed Guest | Ralph Couzens |
| Interviewed Guest | James Jolly |
Broadcasts
- Fri 24 Apr 2015 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 26 Apr 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
