Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence
Matthew Bannister on paediatrician Dr Mildred Stahlman, snooker player Ray Reardon, councillor Val McIver and cake decorator Eddie Spence.
Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world.
Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times.
Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Eddie Spence, who decorated elaborate wedding cakes for members of the royal family for decades.
Interviewee: Dr Meg Rush
Interviewee: Martha Lott
Interviewee: Ken Doherty
Interviewee: Jen Mackenzie
Interviewee: Dawn Pennington
Producer: Catherine Powell
Archive used:
Great Welsh Sporting Moments, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2 Wales 17/12/2008; Ray Reardon: The Welsh Master, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1 Wales 01/03/2022; Ray Reardon at 80, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1 Wales,29/04/2012; Ray Reardon, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two 19/04/1984; Highland University, Reporting Scotland, 19/04/1996; Insiders Inverness, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland, 18/10/1991; Radio Scotland News, 09/09/92; Installation of the first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands, music by students of the university and members of the Highland Youth Orchestra, via YouTube uploaded 27 /6/2012; The Royal Wedding, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television, 20/11/1947; On the Eve of the Royal Wedding, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Richard Dimbleby Thu 05 May 1960; Wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spencer, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 29/07/1981; Silver Jubilee: A day of Celebration, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2, 07/06/1977; Vic Minett Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio CWR 23/02/2018
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Dr Mildred Stahlman
The American paediatrician who developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies. We hear from the first baby she saved.Β
Born 31st July 1922 died 29th June 2024 aged 101 years.Β Β
Ray Reardon
The former miner and police officer who was World Snooker Champion six times. He went on to mentor a new generation of players.
Born 8th October 1932 died 19th July 2024 aged 91
Val McIver
The Scottish councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Born 13th August 1944 died 17th July 2024 aged 79
Eddie Spence
He decorated elaborate wedding cakes for members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana.
Born 14th July 1932 died July 2nd 2024 aged 91
Broadcasts
- Fri 26 Jul 2024 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 28 Jul 2024 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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