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Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee

Matthew Bannister on choreographer Wolfgang Stange, archaeologist Lord Renfrew, TV presenter Julie Stevens and racing driver Mary McGee.

Matthew Bannister on

Wolfgang Stange, the director and choreographer who founded the Amici Dance Theatre Company which integrates able bodied and disabled performers. Sir Ben Kingsley pays tribute.

Lord Renfrew, the leading archaeologist who used scientific techniques to challenge the received wisdom in his chosen discipline.

Julie Stevens, the actor who was also one of the earliest presenters of Play School. Johnny Ball shares his memories of working with her.

And Mary McGee, the American motorsport pioneer who competed in both motorcycle and car racing.

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive:
Cabbages and Kings: The Romans are Coming, 成人论坛, 1972; Julie Steven鈥檚 Early Life, Rachel New, 2024; The All Star Record Breakers, 成人论坛, 1976; The Avengers: Box of Tricks, ITV, 1963; The Avengers, ITV, 1963-4; Let鈥檚 Make a Musical: Salad Days, 成人论坛, 1979; Star Turn, 成人论坛 Archive, 1977; Play Away, 成人论坛, 1979; Play School, 成人论坛, 1964; Play School, 成人论坛, 1977; Chronicle: Lost Kings of the Desert, 成人论坛, 1979; Young Scientists of the Year: Heat 2, 成人论坛, 1979; Touching Earth, 成人论坛, 1992; Web of Stories, 2017; Alan Macfarlane Archive, 2008

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  • Fri 13 Dec 2024 16:00
  • Sun 15 Dec 2024 20:30

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