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Dame Jane Goodall, Tony Harrison, Lord Menzies Campbell, Danny Thompson

Matthew Bannister on primatologist Dame Jane Goodall, poet Tony Harrison, politician Lord Campbell and bass player Danny Thompson.

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Dame Jane Goodall, the primatologist and environmental campaigner who changed our understanding of animal behaviour. Chris Packham pays tribute.

Tony Harrison, the Yorkshire born poet who took his writing to new audiences through theatre and TV. Michael Rosen assesses his work.

Lord Menzies Campbell, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats.

Danny Thompson, the upright bass player who blended folk and jazz and worked with musicians ranging from Kate Bush, Paul Weller to John Martyn and Donovan - who shares his memories.

Interviewee: Chris Packham
Interviewee: Professor Ben Garrod
Interviewee: Michael Rosen
Interviewee: Magnus Linklater
Interviewee: Donovan
Interviewee: Jacqui McShee
Interviewee: Martin Simpson

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Archive used:
Tony Harrison, Meriden, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service, 21/10/1992; The Mysteries, Cottesloe Theatre, The National Theatre, Channel 4 Television, Directed by Bill Bryden, Writer Tony Harrison,,1985; V by Tony Harrison reads short extract from the poem 'V'. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, 21/01/2013; Menzies Campbell Elected Leader Of The Liberal Democrats, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News, 02/03/06; Menzies Campbell, Desert Island Discs, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, 17/10/2004; Menzies Campbell, Iraq War, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News, 24/02/2009; Danny Thompson plays bass, extract from, Pentangle - Blue Monk, Songs From The Two Brewers, ITV, Danny Thompson YouTube Channel, 08/05/1970;

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