Annie Nightingale, Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg, Bryan Ansell, Charlie Allan
Matthew Bannister on DJ Annie Nightingale, psychoanalyst Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg, games developer Bryan Ansell and farmer Charlie Allan.
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Annie Nightingale who was Radio 1’s first female presenter and its longest serving DJ. Her son remembers meeting Jimi Hendrix over breakfast in her kitchen and the 72-hour-party at her home featuring some of the biggest names of the dance music scene.
Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg, the psychoanalyst who changed the approach to treating young people’s mental health.
Bryan Ansell, the games designer who co-created Warhammer and helped led the growth of the Games Workshop company.
And Charlie Allan who was a Scottish farmer, an economist, a broadcaster and a caber tossing champion.
Interviewee: Alex Nightingale
Interviewee: Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg OBE
Interviewee: Dr Valerie Sinason
Interviewee: Sir Ian Livingstone CBE
Interviewee: Susie Malcolm
Interviewee: Frieda Morrison
Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Archive used:
Annie Nightingale 1940-2024, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1, 14/01/2024; Annie Nightingale, Desert Island Discs, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, 24/07/2020; Interview with Annie Nightingale, Sussex-Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Centenary Interview part of the Connected Histories of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ project, Full interview Connected Histories connectedhistoriesofthebbc.org; Annie Nightingale interview, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1, Vintage, 22/12/2018; Old Grey Whistle Test, 100 Voices, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four, 23/02/2018; The Oldest Living Child Psychotherapist, 99 year old Isca Wittenberg, Legacy Interview, MINDinMIND, Youtube uploaded, 02/03/2021; Dungeons and Dragons News report, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News South East, 06/10/1983; Fantasy Board Games report, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Breakfast, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News 20/08/1984; Warhammer 40000, Darktide, Soundtrack, Fatshark Youtube, uploaded 18/11/2022; Charlie Allan sings, Blue Grey Coo and Other Bothy Ballads, Ardo Pedigree Cattle, published 1979; Charlie Allan, Man O' Pairts,Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland, 03/01/2024;
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Annie Nightingale CBE
The broadcaster who was Radio 1’s first female presenter and its longest serving DJ.Β Β
Last Word spoke to her son Alex Nightingale.
Born 1 April 1940, died 11 January 2024, aged 83.
Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg
The psychoanalyst who changed the approach to treating young people’s mental health.
Last Word spoke to her son Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and her friend and colleague Dr Valerie Sinason.
Born 4 March 1923, died 24 December 2023, aged 100
Bryan Ansell
The games designer who co-created Warhammer and helped lead the growth of the Games Workshop company.
Last Word spoke to the author and entrepreneur Sir Ian Livingstone CBE.Β
Born 11 October 1955, died 30 December 2023, aged 68.
Charlie Allan
The Scottish farmer, economist, singer/songwriter, broadcaster and caber tossing champion.
Last Word spoke to his former colleague Frieda Morrison and his daughter Susie Malcolm.
Born 19 August 1939, died 13 December 2023, aged 84.
Broadcasts
- Fri 19 Jan 2024 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 21 Jan 2024 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme