Abu Kifah, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Brian Aldiss, Blanche Blackwell, Jerry Lewis
Kate Silverton on author Brian Aldiss, American comic Jerry Lewis, Syrian rescue worker Abu Kifah and national treasure Sir Bruce Forsyth.
Brian Aldiss - the gifted science fiction author who inspired the Hollywood movie AI artificial intelligence. Jerry Lewis the American comic who - with Dean Martin found fame as one of the most successful double acts of all time. Blanche Blackwell - the Jamaican society hostess who became Ian Fleming's lover and some believe - the inspiration for the Bond movie character Pussy Galore. Abu Kifah, the Syrian rescue worker who made headlines around the world after pulling a baby alive from the wreckage of a bombed out building - and Sir Bruce Forsyth whose death a week ago today has seen him fondly remembered for his contribution to British entertainment in a career spanning more than seven decades.
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Abu Kifah
Kate spoke to Syrian journalist Moaz Al Shami
Born 01 January 1992; died 12 August 2017 age 25
Sir Bruce Forsyth CBE
Kate spoke to his biographer Jules Stenson
Born 22 February 1928; died 18 August 2017 age 89
Brian Aldiss
Kate spoke to Brian’s daughter Wendy Aldiss, friend and fellow author Neil Gaiman, and writer David Wingrove
Born 18 August 1925; died 19 August 2017 age 92
Blanche Blackwell
Kate spoke to writer Andrew Lycett
Born 09 December 1912; died 08 August 2017 age 104
Jerry Lewis
Kate spoke to his biographer Shawn Levy
Born 16 March 1926; died 20 August 2017 age 91
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Silverton |
| Interviewed Guest | Moaz Al Shami |
| Interviewed Guest | Jules Stenson |
| Interviewed Guest | Wendy Aldiss |
| Interviewed Guest | Neil Gaiman |
| Interviewed Guest | David Wingrove |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Lycett |
| Interviewed Guest | Shawn Levy |
Broadcasts
- Fri 25 Aug 2017 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 27 Aug 2017 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Podcast
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