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Claire Lomas, Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie, Geoff Mumford

Matthew Bannister on campaigner Claire Lomas, producer Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie and brewer Geoff Mumford.

Matthew Bannister on

Claire Lomas MBE, who was paralysed from the chest down after a riding accident and went on to complete the London Marathon wearing a bionic suit.

Phil Swern, the music producer known as “The Collector” because he owned millions of records. Ken Bruce pays tribute.

Countess of Airlie, the American heiress who married into the aristocracy and became a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II.

Geoff Mumford, a pioneer of the craft beer movement who co-founded the Burton Bridge Brewery.

Interviewee: Natalie Hill
Interviewee: Ken Bruce
Interviewee: David Ogilvy
Interviewee: Bruce Wilkinson
Interviewee: Catherine Brown

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Archive used:

Claire Lomas interview, Lynette Fay Show, ±«Óătv Radio Ulster, 08/02/2023; Claire Lomas, London Marathon 2012, ±«Óătv News; Claire Lomas ‘Best of British’, Tonight, ITN, 2012, Producer: Natalie Hill; 'Bionic' woman Claire Lomas completes London Marathon, ±«Óătv News, 08/05/2012; Phil Swern: Capital, Radio 1 and 2 producer, Radio Moments – Conversations, David Lloyd Radio, Episode 72, audioboom.com/posts/7228726-phil-swern-capital-radio-1-and-2-producer, Published 09/04/2019; Great Lives, ±«Óătv Radio 4, 23/01/2024; New York in the 1920s (1961 documentary) , 20C History Project, Uploaded to YouTube 24/01/2013; Virginia Ogilvy interview, Countess of Airlie, Lordly Ladies, ±«Óătv Radio, 10/04/1969; Queen Mother attends Ogilvy-Ryan Wedding (1952), British Pathe, British Pathe YouTube, uploaded 13/04/2014; White House State Dinner, Honouring Her Majesty, C-Span, 07/05/2007; Geoff Mumford interview, Great British Railway Journeys, ±«Óătv Four, 16/01/2023; ±«Óătv Midlands Today, ±«Óătv News 25/06/1992; Geoff Mumford interview, ±«Óătv Midlands Today, ±«Óătv News, 24/03/1997;

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Claire Lomas MBE


Claire was paralysed from the chest down after a riding accident and went on to complete the London Marathon wearing a bionic suit.
Last Word spoke to Natalie Hill the executive producer at ITN who made documentaries with Claire in 2012 and 2023.

Born 21 March 1980, died 22 August 2024, aged 44.

Phil Swern


The music producer known as “The Collector” because he owned millions of records.

Last Word spoke to his friend and colleague, the presenter Ken Bruce.

Born 30 June 1948, died 31 August 2024, aged 76.

Countess of Airlie


The American heiress who married into the aristocracy and became a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II.
Last Word spoke to her son David Ogilvy, the 14th Earl of Airlie.

Born 9 February 1933, died 16 August 2024, aged 91.

Geoff Mumford


A pioneer of the craft beer movement who co-founded the Burton Bridge Brewery.

Last Word spoke to his business partner Bruce Wilkson and his daughter Catherine Brown.

Born 3 March 1942, died 21 July 2024, aged 92.

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  • Fri 6 Sep 2024 16:00
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024 20:30

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