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Radio 4,03 Oct 2025,28 mins
Dame Jane Goodall, Tony Harrison, Lord Menzies Campbell, Danny Thompson
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Matthew Bannister on 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, ѿý 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'. ѿý Radio 4, 21/01/2013; Menzies Campbell Elected Leader Of The Liberal Democrats, ѿý News, 02/03/06; Menzies Campbell, Desert Island Discs, ѿý Radio 4, 17/10/2004; Menzies Campbell, Iraq War, ѿý 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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