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Gary Kemp on EW Godwin

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp chooses the 19th century architect-designer, Edward William Godwin. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Gary Kemp, songwriter and guitarist with hit 1980s band Spandau Ballet, chooses the architect and designer Edward William Godwin as his great life.

Gary began collecting pieces of Godwin's work as soon as he started making money from hit singles.

He's remained fascinated by the life and work of the man who formed part of the Aesthetic Movement in the 19th century, designed houses for Oscar Wilde and James Whistler, and influenced Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Presented by Matthew Parris with guest expert, Dr Aileen Reid.

Producer: Maggie Ayre.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 2017.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sun 8 Aug 2021 05:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Gary Kemp
Producer Maggie Ayre

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Apr 2017 16:30
  • Fri 7 Apr 2017 23:00
  • Thu 5 Aug 2021 18:30
  • Fri 6 Aug 2021 00:30
  • Sat 7 Aug 2021 07:30
  • Sat 7 Aug 2021 17:30
  • Sun 8 Aug 2021 05:30

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