Jean Nidetch, Baroness Ruth Rendell, Geoff Duke OBE, Katharine Worth, Errol Brown
Matthew Bannister on Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch, novelist Baroness Rendell, motorcyclist Geoff Duke, drama professor Katharine Worth and Hot Chocolate's Errol Brown.
Matthew Bannister on
The founder of Weight Watchers Jean Nidetch who turned a self help group in her basement into a multimillion dollar global business.
The crime novelist and Labour peer Baroness Rendell.
The motorcyclist Geoff Duke who won both the Isle of Man TT and the World Championships six times.
The drama professor Katharine Worth who was a close friend of Samuel Beckett and produced his work.
And the Hot Chocolate singer Errol Brown, best known for hits like "You Sexy Thing" and "Everyone's A Winner".
Last on
Jean Nidetch
Last Word spoke to Lauren Cohen, a Weight Watchers group leader who knew Jean Nidetch and to AP journalist Matt Sedensky who interviewed her.
Born 12 October 1923; died 29 April 2015 aged 92.
Baroness Ruth Rendell
Born 17 February 1930; died 2 May 2015 aged 85.
Geoff Duke OBE
Matthew spoke to his son Peter Duke.
Born 29 March 1923; died 1 May 2015 aged 92.
Katharine Worth
Matthew spoke to Elizabeth Schafer, Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at Holloway College, University of London and to the actor Tim Pigott-Smith who worked with her.
Born 4 August 1922; died 28 January 2015 aged 92.
Errol Brown (Pictured)
Last WordΒ spoke to the broadcaster Paul Gambaccini who met him
Born 12 November 1943; died 6 May 2015 aged 71.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Duke |
| Interviewed Guest | Elizabeth Schafer |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Pigott-Smith |
| Interviewed Guest | Lauren Cohen |
| Interviewed Guest | Paul Gambaccini |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 8 May 2015 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 10 May 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
