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Last Word

Frei Otto, Richie Benaud, Albert Maysles, Julio Cesar Strassera, Mary Clarke

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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The influential German architect Frei Otto, best known for his lightweight structures. Lords Foster and Rogers pay tribute.

The Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud. David Gower recalls working with him.

The documentary director Albert Maysles who made a celebrated film about the Rolling Stones and 'Grey Gardens' about two eccentric relatives of Jackie Kennedy.

The Argentinian lawyer Julio Cesar Strassera who successfully prosecuted members of the country's military junta.

And Mary Clarke, the ballet critic who edited the Dancing Times. Show less

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Tony Chapman
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Rogers
Interviewed Guest:
Norman Foster
Interviewed Guest:
David Gower
Interviewed Guest:
Rebekah Maysles
Interviewed Guest:
Sara Maysles
Interviewed Guest:
Luis Moreno Ocampo
Interviewed Guest:
Jerome Monahan
Interviewed Guest:
Jon Gray

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