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Radio 4,13 Dec 2013,28 mins

Stan Tracey, General Alfonso Armada, Mary Eyre, Bob George, Mary Riggans

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Matthew Bannister on The jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey. His son, Clark, reflects on playing drums with his father for thirty five years. Also the Spanish General Alfonso Armada who was jailed for his part in the abortive coup of 1981. Mary Eyre who played hockey for England - and tennis at Wimbledon. Bob George, the biology teacher who became the UK's leading expert on fleas. And the actress Mary Riggans, best known for her roles in "Take The High Road" and "Balamory". Producer: Neil George.

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