<p>Matthew Bannister on </p><p>Bill Dare, the writer and producer behind some of Radio 4’s best loved comedies, including “The Now Show” and “Dead Ringers”. Jan Ravens pays tribute.</p><p>Clint Hill, the American Secret Service agent who threw himself across President John F. Kennedy’s body after he was shot in Dallas.</p><p>Valérie André, the first woman General in the French military who was also a field surgeon and an accomplished helicopter rescue pilot.</p><p>And Gene Hackman, the Oscar winning actor best known for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven</p>

Last Word

BBC Radio 4

Bill Dare, Clint Hill, Valérie André, Gene Hackman

MAR 7, 202527 MIN
Last Word

Bill Dare, Clint Hill, Valérie André, Gene Hackman

MAR 7, 202527 MIN

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<p>Matthew Bannister on </p><p>Bill Dare, the writer and producer behind some of Radio 4’s best loved comedies, including “The Now Show” and “Dead Ringers”. Jan Ravens pays tribute.</p><p>Clint Hill, the American Secret Service agent who threw himself across President John F. Kennedy’s body after he was shot in Dallas.</p><p>Valérie André, the first woman General in the French military who was also a field surgeon and an accomplished helicopter rescue pilot.</p><p>And Gene Hackman, the Oscar winning actor best known for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven</p>