Lewis Wolpert, Cicely Tyson, Prince Khalid Abdullah and Captain Sir Tom Moore (pictured)
Matthew Bannister on biologist Lewis Wolpert, actor Cicely Tyson, Saudi Prince Khalid Abdullah and national hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Matthew Bannister on
The biologist Lewis Wolpert who developed new theories about embryo development and was a passionate communicator of science.
The award winning actor Cicely Tyson, best known for portraying strong, dignified African American women on stage and screen.
Saudi Prince Khalid Abdullah who became one of the world’s most successful racehorse owners. His horses included the great Frankel who was unbeaten in 14 races.
Captain Sir Tom Moore, the second world war veteran who became a national hero when he raised millions of pounds for NHS charities as he approached his 100th birthday.
Producer: Neil George
Interviewed guest: Julian Muscat
Interviewed guest: Brough Scott
Interviewed guest: Matt Wolfe
Interviewed guest: Prof Jim Smith
Archive clips from: Desert Island Discs, Radio 4 TX 25.6.1996; The Essay, Radio 3 TX 25.3.2008; Conversations, Radio 3 TX 27.3.1993; The Michael Ball Show, Radio 2 TX 6.9.2020
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Lewis Wolpert
Born 19 October 1929; died 28 January 2021, aged 91.
Last Word spoke to his former PHD student, Professor Jim Smith.
Cicely Tyson
Born 19 December 1924; died 28 January 2021, aged 96.
Last Word spoke to theatre critic, Matt Wolf.
Prince Khalid Abdullah
Born 26 September 1935; died 12 January 2021, aged 85.
Last Word spoke to racing journalists, Brough Scott and Julian Muscat.
Captain Sir Tom Moore
Born 30 April 1920; died 2 February 2021, aged 100.
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
