Tony Warren, Louise Rennison, Lord Chorley, George Kennedy, John Chilton
Reeta Chakrabarti on TV writer Tony Warren, writer Louise Rennison, conservationist Lord Chorley, actor George Kennedy, and jazz musician John Chilton
Reeta Chakrabarti on
Tony Warren, who created the long-running TV soap Coronation Street, embedding a working-class north of England cast of characters in the national consciousness.
Louise Rennison, comedian and author of young adult fiction, whose frank and funny books won her a loyal following amongst teenage girls.
Lord Chorley, a parliamentarian and conservationist, whose many public roles included former chairman of the National Trust.
George Kennedy, the versatile American character actor, who won an Oscar for his role in the film Cool Hand Luke.
And John Chilton, the trumper
Last on
Tony Warren MBE
Last Word spoke to television writer; Daran Little.
Born 8 July 1936;Â died 1 March 2016Â Aged 79
Louise Rennison
Last Word spoke to Author; Holly Bourne and director of the Hay Festival; Peter Florence.
Born 11 October 1951;Â died 29 February 2016Â Aged 64
Lord Chorley
Last Word spoke to an old family friend who knew Lord Chorley from childhood; Hella Pick and director of the National Trust; Peter Nixon.
Born 14 August 1930;Â died 21 February 2016Â Aged 85Â
George Kennedy
Last Word spoke to film critic; Kim Newman.
Born 18 February 1925;Â died 28 February 2016Â Aged 91
John Chilton
Last Word spoke to broadcaster, Russell Davis.
Born 16 July 1932;Â died 25 February 2016Â Aged 83
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Reeta Chakrabarti |
Broadcasts
- Fri 4 Mar 2016 16:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
- Sun 6 Mar 2016 20:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
