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Lord McAlpine, the colourful bon viveur who raised millions for the Conservative Party.

Jocelyn Hay, who founded the pressure group Voice of the Listener and Viewer to campaign for high quality public service broadcasting.

Amiri Baraka, the African American poet who was influenced by jazz and blues.

Sir Christopher Chataway, the successful long distance runner who became a government minister.

And the conductor Claudio Abbado, who led some of the world's greatest orchestras.

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