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A Life Well Lived: Remembering those we lost in 2021

A Life Well Lived: Remembering those we lost in 2021

FromThe Story


A Life Well Lived: Remembering those we lost in 2021

FromThe Story

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Times has an august history of recording the lives of significant people and has been doing so since the 19th century in the obituaries pages. Here we remember some of the people who may not be household names but are no less fascinating.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests: - Tim Bullamore, Obituaries writer, The Times- Martin Fletcher, Obituaries writer, The Times- Tove McArthur- Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.- Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Professor of African American Studies, Loyola University, Maryland.- Francesco Redi, Tiramisu World Cup- Elif Shafak, author- Dame Maureen Lipman, actress, writer & comedianHosts: - Anna Temkin, Deputy Obituaries Editor, The Times- Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio Remembering the lives of:- Dr Evelyn McNicol, obstetrician and explorer. - Martha White, civil rights activist- Ado Campeol, restrateur- Nawal El Saadawi, writer and activist- Perry Pontac, playwright- Helen McCrory, actressClips: Sleepless In Seattle, TriStar Pictures, written and directed by Nora Ephron.Fatal Loins, BBC Radio 4, written by Perry Pontac. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Dec 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Our daily news podcast takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day and hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.