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Last Word: Barry Norman, Gordon Wilson, Geri Allen, John Thompson, Jack O'Neill

Barry Norman, Gordon Wilson, Geri Allen, John Thompson, Jack O'Neill

07/07/2017

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, Barry Norman, Gordon Wilson, Geri Allen, John Thompson, Jack O'Neill

Matthew Bannister on a film critic, a politician, a pianist, a radio regulator, a surfer.

Matthew Bannister on film critic and journalist Barry Norman, politician Gordon Wilson, jazz pianist Geri Allen, radio regulator John Thompson and surf pioneer Jack O'Neill.

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Barry Norman - best known for presenting the BBC television's Film programme,on radio he also fronted the Today Programme and the News Quiz.

Gordon Wilson, the leader who re-built the Scottish National Party after electoral defeat and internal division.

Jazz pianist and composer Geri Allen who played in a wide range of styles and was committed to the advancement of women in jazz. 

John Thompson, the regulator who presided over the introduction of independent local radio in the UK.

And Jack O'Neill who made a successful business out of his obsession with surfing. 

Producer: Neil George.

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