Last Word - Pope Francis, Paddy Higson, David Sassoon
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope who was noted for his humility and modest lifestyle.
Paddy Higson, the TV and film producer once described as “the mother of the Scottish film industry”. Jed Mercurio and Clare Grogan pay tribute.
And David Sassoon, the fashion designer who dressed royalty and film stars. Dame Zandra Rhodes tells us about his life.
Interviewee: David Willey
Interviewee: Rogelio Pfirter
Interviewee: Frances Higson
Interviewee: Clare Grogan
Interviewee: Jed Mercurio
Interviewee: Dame Zandra Rhodes
Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Archive used:
Pope Francis, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican, BBC News, 25/04/2025; Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio appears on balcony of St Peter's Basilica addressing large crowd after being elected Pope Francis, BBC News, 13/03/2013; Pope Francis visits Lesbos, Greece, BBC News, 05/12/2021; Pope Francis speech, BBC Parliament, 25/09/2015; Pope Francis Speech, BBC News, 29/07/2013; Pope Francis Speech, 21/04/2025; Pope Francis speech, BBC News, 24/04/2025; Gregory's Girl, Film Promo, Director: David Forsyth;, 1981; Paddy Higson interview, Singular Scots, BBC Radio 4, 05/09/1991; That Sinking Feeling, Film Promo, Director: Bill Forsyth, 1979; Cardiac Arrest, Series 1, Promo, BBC ONE, 21/04/1994;
Published on Friday, 25th April 2025.
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