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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2015 · 28 MIN

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Joy Beverley, Oliver Sacks, Annette Worsley-Taylor

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Matthew Bannister onLord Montagu of Beaulieu who founded the National Motor Museum, opened his estate to the public and served a prison sentence for homosexuality. His son, who has succeeded to the title, pays tribute. Joy Beverley - one of the Beverley sisters who became close harmony singing stars in the 1940s and 50s. She married the England and Wolves footballer Billy Wright, making them the Posh and Becks of their day.The neurologist Oliver Sacks who told his patients' extraordinary stories in books like "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat".And Annette Worsley-Taylor who started London Fashion Week to promote young British designers. Producer: Neil George.

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