Last Word - John le Carré (pictured), Patience Thomson, Doug Scott, Dame Barbara Windsor
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The author John le Carré , the pen name of David Cornwell, who drew on his own experiences as a spy to elevate the espionage novel to new heights.
Patience Thomson, the educator who devoted herself to helping children with reading difficulties and set up a publishing house to create books for them. Michael Morpurgo pays tribute.
Doug Scott, the pioneering mountaineer who was the first Englishman to climb Mount Everest. His friend Sir Chris Bonington recalls Doug’s adventures.
Dame Barbara Windsor – the much loved actor who went from Carry On to Eastenders.
Interviewed guest: Adam Sisman
Interviewed guest: Sir Chris Bonnington
Interviewed guest: Denise Prior
Interviewed guest: Alice Thomson
Interviewed guest: Michael Morpurgo
Producer: Neil George
Published on Friday, 18th December 2020.
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