Last Word - Kirsty Smitten, Kat Anderson, Beverly Willis, Tony Wade

Kirsty Smitten, Kat Anderson, Beverly Willis, Tony Wade

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The talented young scientist Kirsty Smitten who did pioneering work developing a new generation of antibiotics.

Singer Kat Anderson who made pop history with Motown’s first Number One hit: Please Mr Postman.

The architect Beverly Willis who devoted much of her career to promoting her female peers.

Tony Wade who helped built Britain’s first black owned multi-million-pound business selling hair and beauty products to Afro Caribbean women.

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Published on Friday, 13th October 2023.

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