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Pope Francis, Paddy Higson, David Sassoon

Matthew Bannister on Pope Francis, producer Paddy Higson and designer David Sassoon.

Matthew Bannister on

Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope who was noted for his humility and modest lifestyle.

Paddy Higson, the TV and film producer once described as “the mother of the Scottish film industry”. Jed Mercurio and Clare Grogan pay tribute.

And David Sassoon, the fashion designer who dressed royalty and film stars. Dame Zandra Rhodes tells us about his life.

Interviewee: David Willey
Interviewee: Rogelio Pfirter
Interviewee: Frances Higson
Interviewee: Clare Grogan
Interviewee: Jed Mercurio
Interviewee: Dame Zandra Rhodes

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Archive used:

Pope Francis, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican, ѿý News, 25/04/2025; Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio appears on balcony of St Peter's Basilica addressing large crowd after being elected Pope Francis, ѿý News, 13/03/2013; Pope Francis visits Lesbos, Greece, ѿý News, 05/12/2021; Pope Francis speech, ѿý Parliament, 25/09/2015; Pope Francis Speech, ѿý News, 29/07/2013; Pope Francis Speech, 21/04/2025; Pope Francis speech, ѿý News, 24/04/2025; Gregory's Girl, Film Promo, Director: David Forsyth;, 1981; Paddy Higson interview, Singular Scots, ѿý Radio 4, 05/09/1991; That Sinking Feeling, Film Promo, Director: Bill Forsyth, 1979; Cardiac Arrest, Series 1, Promo, ѿý ONE, 21/04/1994;

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