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Dick Pope, Sister Sally Butler, Professor Tim Darvill OBE, Patti McGee

Matthew Bannister on cinematographer Dick Pope, nun Sister Sally Butler, archaeologist Tim Darvill, skateboarder Patti McGee

Matthew Bannister on Dick Pope, the cinematographer who worked closely with Director Mike Leigh on films like β€œSecrets and Lies” and β€œMr Turner”. Mike pays tribute. Sister Sally Butler, the American nun who blew the whistle on historic child sex abuse in her New York parish. Professor Tim Darvill OBE, the archaeologist best known for his work on the history of Stonehenge. Patti McGee, the first woman professional skateboarder. We have a tribute from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

Interviewee: Sir Roger Deakins
Interviewee: Mike Leigh
Interviewee: Fr Ron Lemmert
Interviewee: Dr Miles Russell
Interviewee: Hailey Villa
Interviewee: Tony Hawk

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Archive used:

Life is Sweet, 1991, Film4 Trailer, Director, Mike Leigh. Film4 Production, released date in the UK 22/03/1991; Dick Pope in conversation with Roger Deakins on NAKED (Mike Leigh, 1993), Cinematographers on cinematography, YouTube channel 10/02/2022; 'Naked' Q & A with Dick Pope, British Society of Cinematographers, YouTube, uploaded 05/08/2022; Naked film promo, Director Mike Leigh, British Film Institute, BFI YouTube channel 8 Oct 2021; Mr Turner, Film Promo, Director Mike Leigh, eOne UK , eOne UK YouTube channel, 15/05/2014; America's Catholic Church In Crisis, Reporting Religion, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World Service, 29/03/2002; Sister Sally Butler interview, The National Catholic Reporter (NCR), NCROnline YouTube Channel 14/07/2017; Sister Sally Butler interview, A Matter of Conscience: Confronting Clergy Abuse, Director: John Michalczyk, Producer: Susan A. Michalczyk, Vimeo upload, Editor Gautam Chopra, 01/02/2015; The Standing Stones perform Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry, Dir: Dr Miles Russell. Patti McGee interview, The Mike Douglas Show, KYW-TV, NBC, 1965;

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Dick Pope

The cinematographer who worked closely with Director Mike Leigh on films like β€œSecrets and Lies” and β€œMr Turner”.

Last Word spoke to Mike Leigh and his friend the cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins.

Born August 1947, died 22 October 2024, aged 77.

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Sister Sally Butler

The American nun who blew the whistle on historic child sex abuse in her New York parish.

Last Word spoke toΜύher friend Fr. Ron Lemmert.

Born 11 March, 1931;Μύ died 6 October 2024, aged 93.

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Professor Tim Darvill OBE

The archaeologist best known for his work on the history of Stonehenge.

Last Word spoke to Dr Martin Russel

Born 22 December 1957, died 05 October 2024, aged 66.Μύ Μύ Μύ

Patti McGee

The first woman professional skateboarder.

Last Word spoke to her daughter Hailey Villa and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

Born 23 August 1945, died 16 October 2024, aged 79.

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  • Fri 1 Nov 2024 16:00
  • Sun 3 Nov 2024 20:30

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