Peter Gibson, AA Gill, Coral Atkins, William Chaloner, Ian McCaskill
Matthew Bannister on glazier Peter Gibson, journalist AA Gill, carer Coral Atkins, palaeobotanist William Chaloner, weatherman Ian McCaskill.
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Peter Gibson the master glazier who devoted his life to the care of the stained glass windows in York Minster.
AA Gill, who overcame alcoholism and dyslexia to become one of the UK's best known critics.
Coral Atkins who gave up a career as an actress to run homes for disadvantaged children.
William Chaloner, an authority on fossil plants who used pollen from the past to reconstruct ancient environments.
Ian McCaskill, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ weather man much imitated by impressionists.
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Peter Gibson
Matthew spoke to Sarah Brown, Director and Chief Executive of theΒ York Glaziers Trust.
Born 9 September 1929; died 13 November 2016 aged 87.
Adrian Anthony Gill
Matthew spoke to Eleanor Mills, Editorial Director of the Sunday Times.
Born 28 June 1954; died 10 December 2016 aged 62.
Coral Atkins
Matthew spoke to her son, Harry Whitehead.
Born 13 September 1936; died 2 December 2016 aged 80.
William Chaloner
Matthew spoke to his colleague, Professor Andrew C. Scott.
Born 22 November 1928; died 13 October 2016 aged 87.
Ian McCaskill
Born 28 July 1938; died 10 December 2016 aged 78.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Brown |
| Interviewed Guest | Eleanor Mills |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Whitehead |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Cunningham Scott |
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Dec 2016 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 18 Dec 2016 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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