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Last Word: Leonard Cohen, Lt Col Robert Montgomery MC, Janet Reno, Sir Jimmy Young

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11/11/2016

Leonard Cohen, Lt Col Robert Montgomery MC, Janet Reno, Sir Jimmy Young

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, Leonard Cohen, Lt Col Robert Montgomery MC, Janet Reno, Sir Jimmy Young

Matthew Bannister on a singer, a war hero, a US attorney general, a broadcaster.

Matthew Bannister on singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen, war hero Robert Montgomery, US attorney general Janet Reno, broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young.

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The singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. He was accused of depressing a generation, but many found his songs inspiring.

Lieutenant Colonel Bob Montgomery - the explosives expert who played a leading role in a daring Commando raid on the port of Saint Nazaire during the second world war.

Janet Reno - the US Attorney General General under President Bill Clinton - she dealt with many controversial issues, including the Whitewater and Monica Lewinsky scandals. 

Sir Jimmy Young. For thirty years his mixture of news and music entertained and informed millions on Radio 2. 

Producer: Neil George.

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