A Swedish princess, a Khmer Rouge leader, a sports commentator, an HIV/Aids counsellor, and a blues-rock guitarist
Matthew Bannister on Khmer Rouge leader Ieng Sary, Princess Lilian of Sweden, commentator Tony Gubba, London Lighthouse co-founder John Shine, and blues-rock guitarist Alvin Lee.
Matthew Bannister on:
Ieng Sary - number three in Cambodia's notorious Khmer Rouge regime, he died while on trial for crimes against humanity
Princess Lilian of Sweden - she was the daughter of a Swansea miner who fell in love with Prince Bertil of Sweden, but wasn't allowed to marry him for more than thirty years because she was a commoner.
The versatile sports commentator Tony Gubba - who found new fans later in life with his work on Dancing on Ice.
John Shine who co-founded the London Lighthouse as a safe haven for people dying of AIDS in the 1980s.
And Alvin Lee - lead guitarist and singer of Ten Years After who gave a legendary performance at Woodstock.
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Ieng Sary
Last Word spoke to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s South East Asia correspondent, Jonathan Head, and to Kay Kim Song whose family died at the hands of the Khmer Rouge.
Born 24 October 1925; died 14 March 2013 aged 87.HRH Princess Lilian of Sweden
Last Word spoke to family friend Liz Schick and to the Swedish journalist Bengt Hansell.
Born 30 August 1915; died 10 March 2013 aged 97.Tony Gubba
Last Word spoke to the former head of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sport, Alan Hart and to the former executive director of the FA, David Davies, who worked alongside Tony as a commentator.
Born 23 September 1943; died 11 March 2013 aged 69.
John Shine
Matthew spoke to his friend Duncan Findlay and to Marina Cantacuzino who wrote a book about the London Lighthouse.
Born 28 October 1945; died 11 February 2013 aged 67.
Alvin Lee
Last Word spoke to former band manager and head of Chrysalis Records, Chris Wright.
Born 19 December 1944; died 6 March 2013 aged 68.Broadcasts
- Fri 15 Mar 2013 16:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sun 17 Mar 2013 20:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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