Last Word End of Year Special
Matthew Bannister and the ±«Óãtv obituary editor Nick Serpell return to the beginning of 2016 and recall a time when obituarists were in huge demand.
This week Last Word departs slightly from its usual format, when Matthew Bannister and the ±«Óãtv obituary editor Nick Serpell return to the beginning of 2016 and recall a time when obituarists were in huge demand. Together they discuss the challenges and processes involved in commemorating so many big names in so short a time; David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Terry Wogan, Paul Daniels, Ronnie Corbett , Victoria Wood and Prince.
Producer: Neil George.
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Last Word Special
This week last Word departs slightly from the usual format.  Matthew Bannister and the ±«Óãtv obituary editor Nick Serpell return to the beginning of 2016 and recall a time when obituarists were in huge demand. Together they discuss the challenges and processes involved in commemorating so many big names in so short a time: David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Terry Wogan, Paul Daniels, Ronnie Corbett , Victoria Wood and Prince.
Producer: Neil George
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Bannister |
| Interviewed Guest | Nick Serpell |
| Producer | Neil George |
Broadcasts
- Fri 30 Dec 2016 16:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
- New Year's Day 2017 20:30±«Óãtv Radio 4
Podcast
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Last Word
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
