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Last Word: Rev Moon, Max Bygraves, Rhodes Boyson, Daire Brehan, Hal David

07/09/2012

Rev Moon, Max Bygraves, Rhodes Boyson, Daire Brehan, Hal David

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Matthew Bannister on Rev Sun Myung Moon, Max Bygraves, Sir Rhodes Boyson and Hal David.

Matthew Bannister on the founder of the Unification Church, the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, singer Max Bygraves, Tory MP Sir Rhodes Boyson and lyricist Hal David.

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The controversial founder of the Unification Church. The Reverend Sun Myung Moon was a self proclaimed Messiah who faced allegations of brainwashing and embezzlement and was imprisoned for tax evasion.
The singer and comedian Max Bygraves. His son recalls his rise from poverty to stardom.
The Conservative MP Sir Rhodes Boyson - a former head teacher who was outspoken on education policy.
Daire Brehan - the radio presenter best known for her work on Radio 4's Afternoon Shift
And the lyricist Hal David who penned many a classic with Burt Bacharach.

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