Bob Davey MBE; George Segal (pictured); Lady Violet Aitken; Tony Hendra
Matthew Bannister on church restorer Bob Davey, actor George Segal, power boat racer Lady Violet Aitken, comedian Tony Hendra.
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Bob Davey, the retired water board superintendent who made it his mission to restore an ancient church in Norfolk – and in the process made a remarkable archaeological find.
George Segal, the American film star who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and starred opposite Glenda Jackson in the comedy “A Touch of Class”.
Lady Violet Aitken, the aristocratic power boat racer who carried on competing despite a serious injury.
Tony Hendra, the outrageous British-born comedian who made his name in America. He edited the magazine National Lampoon, wrote for Spitting Image and played the manager of Spinal Tap in the classic spoof rockumentary.
Producer: Neil George
Interviewed guest: Nick Ullett
Interviewed guest: Sue Gattuso
Interviewed guest: Michael Goldfarb
Interviewed guest: Laura Levi
Archive clips used: Making History: Radio 4, TX 8.5.2012; ±«Óătv NEWS: ±«Óătv One, TX 11.7.1969
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Bob Davey MBE
Born 25 April 1929; died 4 March 2021, aged 91.
Last Word spoke to Sue Gattuso of St Mary’s Church.
George Segal
Born 13 February 1934; died 23 March 2021, aged 87.
Last Word spoke to author Michael Goldfarb.
Lady Violet Aitken
Born 17 June 1926; died 18 February 2021, aged 94.
Last Word spoke to her daughter, Laura Levi.
Tony Hendra
Born 10 July 1941; died 4 March 2021, aged 79.
Last Word spoke to his former comedy partner, Nick Ullett.
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