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Jim Lovell, Biddy Baxter, Razia Jan, Iris Williams

Matthew Bannister on astronaut Jim Lovell, editor Biddy Baxter, educator Razia Jan, singer Iris Williams

Matthew Bannister on

Jim Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission.

Biddy Baxter, the editor who left an indelible stamp on the children’s TV show Blue Peter. Sarah Greene pays tribute.

Razia Jan, the Afghan/American who founded a school for girls in Afghanistan after 9/11.

Iris Williams, the Welsh born singer whose career took off after an appearance on Radio 2.

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Archive used:
The Festival of Politics, The Scottish Parliament, 2009; Jim Lovell on Apollo 13 Mission, permission granted by NASA Media Team; 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle – Apollo 13: Bonus 1. Jim Lovell, 14/04/2020; Desert Island Discs, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, 06/06/2014; Blue Peter, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One, 18/11/1963; The Things We Forgot to Remember, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, 30/05/2005

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