Nicola Pagett (pictured), Stan Shaw, Prof John Mallard, Rupert Neve
Matthew Bannister on actor Nicola Pagett, βlittle mesterβ Stan Shaw, physicist Professor John Mallard and recording engineer Rupert Neve.
Matthew Bannister on
Nicola Pagett, the acclaimed actor who made her name on TV in Upstairs Downstairs and as Anna Karenina but also excelled in classical stage roles. Later in life she suffered severe mental illness.
Stan Shaw, one of the last Sheffield craftsmen known as βlittle mestersβ. He spent eighty years forging, grinding and finishing blades in the cityβs cutlery industry.
Professor John Mallard, who led the team at Aberdeen University which developed the first full body MRI scanner.
Rupert Neve, the recording engineer who designed mixing desks revered by rock stars and music producers.
Producer: Neil George
Interviewed guest: Simon Williams
Interviewed guest: Michael Coveney
Interviewed guest: Prof David Lurie
Interviewed guest: Dave Harries
Interviewed guest: Phil Ward
Archive clips used: Womanβs Hour: Radio 4, TX 23.9.1997; Shelford Interviews: Rupert Neve discusses how technologies in the 60's changed sound engineering
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Nicola Pagett
Last Word spoke to Simon Williams, who acted alongside Nicola Pagett in Upstairs Downstairs and to theatre critic, Michael Coveney.
Born 15 June 1945; died 3 March 2021, aged 75.
Stan Shaw
Died 26 February 2021 aged 94.
Prof John Mallard
Last Word spoke to his colleague, Prof David Lurie.
Born 14 January 1927; died 25 February 2021, aged 94.
Rupert Neve
Last Word spoke to studio engineer, Dave Harries and to audio journalist, Phil Ward.
Born 31 July 1926; died 12 February 2021, aged 94.
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