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04/06/2010

Radio 4's obituary programme, analysing and reflecting on the lives of people who have recently died.

On Last Word this week:

Dennis Hopper - the Hollywood actor and director who captured the spirit of the sixties in Easy Rider, battled drink and drug addiction and made a triumphant return to form in Blue Velvet. Last Word has a tribute from director David Lynch.

Also the influential French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois - Antony Gormley discusses her life and work.

Chris Haney, who became a multi millionaire after co-inventing the game Trivial Pursuit

Peter Orlovsky, partner and muse of the beat poet Allen Ginsberg

And John Gooders - who made a successful business from his passion for birdwatching.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Jun 2010 20:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Jun 2010 16:00
  • Sun 6 Jun 2010 20:30

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