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George Baker, Ramiz Alia, Madeleine Simms and George Hinchcliffe

Matthew Bannister on actor George Baker, Albanian President Ramiz Alia, abortion law reform campaigner Madeleine Simms, rail enthusiast George Hinchcliffe and singer Jagjit Singh.

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The actor George Baker, best known for his TV portrayal of Inspector Wexford. The character's creator Baroness Ruth Rendell pays tribute;

The former Albanian President Ramiz Alia who oversaw the country's transition from isolated Stalinism to democracy;

Madeleine Simms who campaigned for the reform of abortion law in the 1960s;

George Hinchcliffe the railway enthusiast who toured America with the Flying Scotsman;

And the "Ghazal King" - Indian singer and composer Jagjit Singh.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • GEORGE BAKER

    The actor George Baker, best known for his TV portrayal of Inspector Wexford. The character's creator Baroness Ruth Rendell pays tribute.

    Duration: 08:08

  • RAMIZ ALIA

    The former Albanian President Ramiz Alia who oversaw the country's transition from isolated Stalinism to democracy.

    Duration: 13:59

  • MADELEINE SIMMS

    Madeleine Simms who campaigned for the reform of abortion law in the 1960s. Lord Steel pays tribute.

    Duration: 20:00

  • GEORGE HINCHCLIFFE

    George Hinchcliffe the railway enthusiast who toured America with the Flying Scotsman.

    Duration: 25:31

  • JAGJIT SINGH

    The "Ghazal King" - Indian singer and composer Jagjit Singh.

    Duration: 27:29

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Oct 2011 16:00
  • Sun 16 Oct 2011 20:30

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