Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy
Kirsty Lang on judge Sir Oliver Popplewell, computer pioneer Lynn Conway, music mogul Tony Bramwell and 60s singing icon Francoise Hardy.
Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute.
The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway.
The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell.
One of Franceβs best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy.
Interviewee: Stephen Fry
Interviewee: Charles Rogers
Interviewee: Roag Best
Interviewee: Laura Barton
Producer: Catherine Powell
Archive used:
Get Carman: The Trials of George Carman QC ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 2 5th April 2002; The Today Programme ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 15th May 1985; Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan 8 Oct 2014 uploaded from Youtube; Trans Activism Oral History Project, Chair in Transgender Studies, University of Victoria, Canada Feb 4th 2020; Radio Newsreel ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service 31st October 1963; Dermot OβLeary show ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 17th August 2013; Sunny South Kensington β Donovan Epic 22nd October 1966; Songbird β Eva Cassidy Didgeridoo Records/ Hot Record 1998; My Generation β The Who Bruinswick Records/ Decca (US) 1965/6; Falling for Francoise, Producer: Alan Hall A Falling Tree Production for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 2011.
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Francoise Hardy
The French singer-songwriter and actor. She was also a favourite with the Paris fashion houses and adored by some of the biggest names in rock music. We hear how she was never comfortable with her fame. Β
17th January 1944 died 11th June 2024 aged 80
Tony Bramwell
Tour manager and friend to The Beatles. He was there for all the key moments, from the early days in the Cavern Club to international stardom and became Brian Epsteinβs right hand man.
Born 11th March 1946 died June 2nd 2024, aged 78Β
Lynne Conway
The computer pioneer whose discoveries paved the way for todayβs technology. Her husband tells us that, as a transgender woman, she spent her life fighting prejudice.
Born 2nd January 1939 died 9th June 2024, aged 86.
Sir Oliver Popplewell
The High Court judge who presided over notable trials and inquiries and was also a first-class cricketer. We hear from his godson Stephen Fry.
Born 15th August 1927 died June 6 2024, aged 96
Broadcasts
- Fri 21 Jun 2024 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 23 Jun 2024 20:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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