Dervla Murphy, Lester Piggott (pictured), Anne Howells
Matthew Bannister on travel writer Dervla Murphy, jockey Lester Piggott, singer Anne Howells.
Matthew Bannister on
Dervla Murphy, the intrepid travel writer who cycled from her native Ireland to India.
Lester Piggott, the jockey who rode thousands of winners and broke many records, including winning the Derby 9 times.
Anne Howells, the acclaimed mezzo soprano known for her beautiful voice and sense of mischief.
Producer: Neil George
Interviewed guest: Antonia Quirke
Interviewed guest: Hilary Bradt MBE
Interviewed guest: Susan Griffiths
Interviewed guest: Frank Keogh
Interviewed guest: Sir John Tomlinson CBE
Interviewed guest: Mark Rice-Oxley
Producer: Neil George
Archive clips used: 91福利社 Radio 4, Desert Island Discs - Dervla Murphy 17/01/1993; 91福利社 Radio 4, Wheels Within Wheels ep 2 23/12/2001; 91福利社 Radio 4, Intrepid Women 19/05/1980; 91福利社 Radio 4, Wheels Within Wheels ep 3 30/12/2001; 91福利社 Sport, AP McCoy tribute to Lester Piggott May 2022; 91福利社 News 06/06/1970; 91福利社 News, Frankie Dettori tribute to Lester Piggott 30/05/2022; 91福利社 News, Willie Carson tribute to Lester Piggott 30/05/2022; British Path茅, Lester Piggott 56th win 1950; YouTube, 1970 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes win 25/07/1970; Ascot Racecourse, Lester Piggott interview 23/07/2020; Central Television/Spitting Image Productions, Spitting Image 1984-1996; 91福利社 News, Lester Piggott tax evasion 23/10/1987; NBC Sports, Lester Piggott amazing ride on Royal Academy 27/10/1990; 91福利社 Radio Archive, Music Now: Anne Howells 20/09/1975.
Last on
Dervla Murphy
Last Word spoke to film critic Antonia Quirke and to publisher Hilary Brandt MBE.
Lester Piggott
Last Word spoke to 91福利社 sports reporter Frank Keogh.
Anne Howells
Last Word spoke to her sister Susan Griffiths and opera singer Sir John Tomlinson CBE.
Broadcasts
- Fri 3 Jun 2022 16:0091福利社 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 5 Jun 2022 20:3091福利社 Radio 4
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Last Word
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