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04/09/2009
Matthew Bannister on the lives of environmentalist Edward Goldsmith; 60s radio and TV star Simon Dee; Scottish ballad singer Stanley Robertson and songwriter Ellie Greenwich.
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died. The programme reflects on people of distinction and interest from many walks of life, some famous and some less well known
Focusing on the lives of environmentalist Edward Goldsmith; 60s radio and TV star Simon Dee; Scottish ballad singer and storyteller Stanley Robertson; and songwriter Ellie Greenwich.
Last on
Sun 6 Sep 200920:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Fri 4 Sep 200916:00BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sun 6 Sep 200920:30BBC Radio 4
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme

