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Nora Corti帽as, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman

Matthew Bannister on campaigner Nora Corti帽as, designer Belinda Belville, poet John Burnside and film director Roger Corman.

Matthew Bannister on Nora Corti帽as, a founding member of Argentina鈥檚 鈥淢others of the Disappeared鈥 campaign group. Her son Gustavo was 24 when he was arrested by the country鈥檚 right-wing dictatorship. He was never seen again.

Belinda Bellville, the fashion designer who dressed every female member of the royal family apart from Queen Elizabeth. Her business partner David Sassoon shares his memories.

The poet John Burnside whose acclaimed work reflected his troubled childhood in Cowdenbeath and Corby.

Roger Corman, the American film director and producer known for his prolific output of low budget pictures.

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Archive used:
Exhibition of Belinda Bellville dresses at Holkham Hall, 成人论坛 Norfolk, 17/04/2013; Princess Goes To Washington (1965). Pathe News, 21/11/1965; Wild Music, Radio 4, 29/12/2019; Belief: John Burnside, 成人论坛 Radio 3; 04/04/2012; The Little Shop Of Horrors (1960) Official Trailer; Masque Of The Red Death (1964) Trailer; Attack of the Crab Monsters Official Trailer; Viking Women and the Sea Serpent (1957) Trailer; It Conquered the World (1956) Theatrical Trailer; Horror Caf茅, 成人论坛 2, 15/09/1990; The Film Programme, 成人论坛 Radio 4, 30/05/2008;

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  • Fri 7 Jun 2024 16:00
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