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Death of Motor Racing Champion, James Hunt (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Report on the sudden death from a heart attack of 45 year-old Motor Racing World Champion, James Hunt. Speakers are brother David Hunt; former boss Alexander Fermor-Hesketh; James Hunt himself, talking about...
Jackie Stewart on the late James Hunt (1993)
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- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Angela Rippon interviews former motor racing world champion Jackie Stewart following the sudden death of fellow world champion James Hunt, who has died of a heart attack at his home in Wimbledon, London at...
Funeral of comedian Les Dawson (1993)
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- News report; Obituary; Tribute; Music; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the funeral of actor and comedian Les Dawson in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Speakers are actor Edward Woodward; Dawson’s comedy partner, Roy Barraclough; vox pop with local residents. Helen Ford...
Death of Vincent Price (1993)
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- Obituary; News report; Music
Report on the death of American film actor Vincent Price who is best known for his roles in horror films. Clips of film including The Pit and the Pendulum and Michael Jackson’s song Thriller which he spoke...
Literary world remembers Anthony Burgess (1993)
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- Interview; News report; Obituary; Tribute
Tribute to writer Anthony Burgess (died 22/11/93), author of the novel, A Clockwork Orange. Melvyn Bragg pays tribute to Burgess, and calls him a unique figure in world literature. Includes archive material...
Sam Wanamaker dies of cancer (1993)
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- News report; Tribute; Obituary
Report on the life and death of 74-year-old actor and director Sam Wanamaker following a battle with cancer. Wanamaker was responsible for the campaign to rebuild the Globe Theatre in Southwark, London where...
Henry Mancini’s career (1994)
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- Obituary; News report; Interview; Music
Report on the life and career of composer Henry Mancini follwing his death from pancreatic cancer; his early career and move to Hollywood and the films he scored; awards and accolades he received. Includes...
Death of Brian Johnston - Tony Lewis reaction (1994)
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- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Telephone interview with former England cricket captain and commentator, Tony Lewis, on the death of BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston at the age of eighty-one. His work spanned more than half a...
Death of Brian Johnston - David Gower reaction (1994)
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- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Telephone interview with former England cricket captain and commentator, David Gower, on the death of BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston at the age of eighty-one. His work spanned more than half a...
Matt Busby tribute following death (1994)
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- Obituary; Interview
Tom Tyrell looks back at the career of football player and Manchester United Football Club manager Matt Busby after his death at the age of 84. Includes archive interviews with Matt Busby on the Busby babes...