Two broadcasters, a folk singer and a science journalist
Matthew Bannister on two much-loved broadcasters: Sir David Frost and David Jacobs. Also, the folk singer Louisa Jo Killen and the science journalist David Dickson.
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Two much-loved broadcasters.
We review the influential career of Sir David Frost with two former Directors general of the BBC: Lord Birt and Greg Dyke.
And Pete Murray recalls his friendly on air rivalry with the TV and radio presenter David Jacobs.
We also remember the folk singer from Newcastle Lou Killen, who had a sex change operation late in life and became Louisa Jo Killen
And the journalist David Dickson who set up a website to bring scientific knowledge to the developing world.
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Sir David Frost
Last Word spoke to Lord Birt, to Gerald Kaufman and to Greg Dyke.
Born 7 April 1939; died 31 August 2013 aged 74.
David Dickson
Matthew spoke to his friends, the journalists Luisa Massarani and Ehsan Masood.
Born 30 August 1947; died 31 July 2013 aged 65.
Louisa Jo Killen
Matthew spoke to her friends, fellow musicians Sam Leeand Sandra Kerr.
Born 10 January 1934; died 13 August 2013 aged 79.
David Jacobs (pictured)
Matthew spoke to Radio 2 producer Alan Boyd and to presenter Pete Murray.
Born 19 May 1926; died 2 September 2013 aged 87.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | John Birt |
| Interviewed Guest | Greg Dyke |
| Interviewed Guest | Pete Murray |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 6 Sep 201316:00BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sun 8 Sep 201320:30BBC Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
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