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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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28 minutes

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 16:00
  • Sun 17 Mar 2013 20:30

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