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Helen McCrory (pictured), Hans KĂĽng, Eric Gordon, George Reynolds

Matthew Bannister on actor Helen McCrory, theologian Hans KĂĽng, editor Eric Gordon, businessman George Reynolds.

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Helen McCrory, the actor best known for playing the matriarch Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, but equally acclaimed for her classical stage performances. David Hare pays tribute.

Hans Küng, the controversial Catholic theologian who often clashed with the Vatican and wrote many books including 'Does God Exist?” and “Can We Save The Catholic Church?”.

Eric Gordon, the communist journalist who took his family to live in China under Chairman Mao and on his return bought the North London newspaper the Camden Journal and turned its fortunes around.

George Reynolds, the colourful ex-offender who became a multi-millionaire, bought his local football club Darlington FC and once offered to pay off the mortgages of many of his employees and give them each a Mercedes car.

Producer: Neil George

Interviewed guest: David Hare
Interviewed guest: Mark Strong
Interviewed guest: Michael Coveney
Interviewed guest: David Willey
Interviewed guest: Charles Curran
Interviewed guest: Kim Gordon
Interviewed guest: Mike Amos

Archive clips used: Sunday programme: Radio 4, TX 7.10.2012; Infallibility Questioned - Prof. Hans Kung: Radio 4, TX 24.7.1971; ±«Óătv News: ±«Óătv One, TX 16.12.1968; Twenty-Four Hours - Gordon Family Interview: Radio 4, TX 20.10.1969; ±«Óătv News: ±«Óătv One, TX 16.10.1969; Midweek: Radio 4, TX 2.4.2003; ±«Óătvground - George Reynolds Playing By His Own Rules: ±«Óătv 2, TX 16.3.2004; Desert Island Discs – Helen McCrory: Radio 4, TX 3.7.2020

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Helen McCrory

Born 17 August 1968; died 16 April 2021, aged 52.

Last Word spoke to playwright David Hare, actor Mark Strong and Guardian Drama Critic, Michael Coveney.

Hans KĂĽng

Born 19 March 1928; died 6 April 2021, aged 93.

Last Word spoke to the ±«Óătv’s Vatican correspondent, David Willey and to theologian Charles Curran.

Eric Gordon

Born 28 May 1931; died 6 April 2021, aged 89.

Last Word spoke to his son, Kim Gordon.

George Reynolds

Born 12 May 1936; died 13 April 2021, aged 84.

Last Word spoke to retired newspaper editor Mike Amos, who knew him well.

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