Molly Parkin, Kristina Gjerde, Michael Barton, Eva Schloss
Matthew Bannister on artist and fashion editor Molly Parkin, activist Kristina Gjerde, 91¸£ÀûÉç executive Michael Barton and holocaust survivor Eva Schloss.
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The colourful life of artist, fashion editor, sex columnist and bonkbuster author Molly Parkin. Her daughter shares the highs and lows of living with Molly.
Kristina Gjerde, the maritime lawyer who fought to protect the high seas.
Michael Barton, the 91¸£ÀûÉç executive who oversaw the expansion of English local radio
Eva Schloss, the holocaust survivor who became Anne Frank’s stepsister.
Producer: Ed Prendeville
Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Glyn Tansley
Archive used
Breakfast Time, 91¸£ÀûÉç 1, 12/02/1986; Outlook, 91¸£ÀûÉç World Service,27/01/2022; 91¸£ÀûÉç Sound Archive, Murrow, Edward R, CBS Recording, 13/03/1938; 91¸£ÀûÉç Sound Archive, Sinclair W.A.,19/05/1940; Learning about the Past to Make a Better Future, YouTube Upload, Anne Frank Trust UK, 24/03/2021; News – Gulf War special, 91¸£ÀûÉç 1, 20/01/1991; Neighbours Shall Speak, 91¸£ÀûÉç Archives; Archive on 4 : Close to 91¸£ÀûÉç - The Story of Local Radio, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 12/11/2017; The Time of your life – Molly Parkin, 91¸£ÀûÉç 1, 08/06/1984; Molly Parkin – Desert Island Discs, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 13/05/2011; The Seven Ages of Man : Molly Parkin, 91¸£ÀûÉç 2, 12/08/1996; Wogan, 91¸£ÀûÉç 1, 03/12/1990; Dr Harriet Harden-Davies’ personal recording of Kristina Gjerde, 2024
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