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Michael Mosley, Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Nonny Hogrogian, Ron Ayers

Kirsty Lang on broadcaster Michael Mosley, leading nurse Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, children’s illustrator Nonny Hogrogian and car designer Ron Ayers.

Kirsty Lang on the influential broadcaster Michael Mosley, who helped millions improve their lifestyles.

Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, a former paediatric nurse who was brought in to improve troubled NHS departments.

Nonny Hogrogian, an award-winning children’s illustrator whose stories were inspired by European folklore.

Ron Ayers, who used his background in missile design to create the world’s fastest car.

Interviewee: Professor Giles Yeo MBE
Interviewee: Professor Stacy Johnson MBE
Interviewee: Clay Risen
Interviewee: Roger Ayers
Interviewee: Andy Green

Producer: Catherine Powell

Archive used:
“Infested! Living with Parasites” ѿý4 27th Sep 2018, “E-Cigarettes: Miracle or Menace?” Horizon 1st July 2016, ѿý Radio Four “Saturday Live” 12th Sept 2015, ѿý Radio Four “Saturday Live” 13th Jan 2024, ѿý News read by Peter Sissons ѿý, 1st April 1991, “ѿý East Midlands Today” 3rd February 1993, Interview with Nonny Hogrogian and David Kherdian, On Campus, Abilene Christian University Library, ACUTV, 13th May 1998, “Dancing Duduk” by Abaji, Cezame Carte Blanche, publisher
Frederic Leibovitz Editeur, Absilone Technologies.
“Bang Goes The Theory, Andy Green interviews Ron Ayers” 28th March 2011, ѿý.
'Bloodhound' supercar aiming to break the land speed record - ѿý News 7th Nov 2019
“ѿý Inside Out West” 23rd October 2017.
“One Fine Day” by Nonny Hogrogian, publisher Simon and Schuster, read by Behnaz Akhgar

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28 minutes

Michael Mosely


The broadcaster and health campaigner who helped to transform the lives of millions of people. His friend Professor Giles Yeo pays tribute.

Born 22nd March 1957 death announced 9th June 2024, aged 67

Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd


A paediatric nurse who devoted her life to improving the lives of her patients and their families. She became an NHS “troubleshooter”, restoring confidence in troubled hospitals.

Born 12th May 1949 died 12th May 2024, aged 75

May “Nonny” Hogrogian


Award-winning children’s illustrator who was inspired by her Armenian heritage and introduced European folklore to thousands of children.

Born7th May 1932 Died9 May 2024, aged 92

Ron Ayers


Engineer and aerodynamicist whose retirement project led him to designing the world’s fastest car. We speak to the driver of that car and his son.

Born 11 April 1932 died 29 May 2024, aged 92

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Jun 2024 16:00
  • Sun 16 Jun 2024 20:30

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