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Radio 4's weekly obituary programme, telling the life stories of those who have died recently

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Last Word: 09/04/2010

09/04/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 09/04/2010

John Wilson presents the obituary programme.

John Wilson presents Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died.

This week's programme includes obituaries for the performer and impresario Malcolm McLaren, the actor and political activist Corin Redgrave and the South African white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche.

Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols on band manager and punk rock pioneer Malcolm McLaren.

The South African white supremacist Eugene Terre'Blanche is remembered by documentary film maker Nick Broomfield.

We hear how Corin Redgrave emerged from the shadow cast by his famous actor father to become a powerful voice on both dramatic and political stages.

And Sir Alec Bedser, the England bowler who claimed 236 Test wickets.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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