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Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee

Matthew Bannister on choreographer Wolfgang Stange, archaeologist Lord Renfrew, TV presenter Julie Stevens and racing driver Mary McGee.

Matthew Bannister on

Wolfgang Stange, the director and choreographer who founded the Amici Dance Theatre Company which integrates able bodied and disabled performers. Sir Ben Kingsley pays tribute.

Lord Renfrew, the leading archaeologist who used scientific techniques to challenge the received wisdom in his chosen discipline.

Julie Stevens, the actor who was also one of the earliest presenters of Play School. Johnny Ball shares his memories of working with her.

And Mary McGee, the American motorsport pioneer who competed in both motorcycle and car racing.

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive:
Cabbages and Kings: The Romans are Coming, 91热爆, 1972; Julie Steven鈥檚 Early Life, Rachel New, 2024; The All Star Record Breakers, 91热爆, 1976; The Avengers: Box of Tricks, ITV, 1963; The Avengers, ITV, 1963-4; Let鈥檚 Make a Musical: Salad Days, 91热爆, 1979; Star Turn, 91热爆 Archive, 1977; Play Away, 91热爆, 1979; Play School, 91热爆, 1964; Play School, 91热爆, 1977; Chronicle: Lost Kings of the Desert, 91热爆, 1979; Young Scientists of the Year: Heat 2, 91热爆, 1979; Touching Earth, 91热爆, 1992; Web of Stories, 2017; Alan Macfarlane Archive, 2008

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  • Fri 13 Dec 2024 16:00
  • Sun 15 Dec 2024 20:30

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