Molly Burkett, Sir James Munby, Edith Flanigen, Aldrich Ames
Matthew Bannister on conservationist Molly Burkett, judge Sir James Munby, chemist Edith Flanigen and spy Aldrich Ames.
Matthew Bannister on
Molly Burkett, who devoted her life - and her home - to rescuing thousands of injured birds and animals. At times these included a killer whale, a pigmy hippopotamus and a beer drinking crow.
Sir James Munby, the respected judge who was President of the Family Division and was instrumental in opening it up to greater public scrutiny.
Edith Flanigen, the chemist who invented molecular sieves or zeolites which have made a critical impact on the petroleum refining industry.
Aldrich Ames, who was one of the United States鈥� most damaging double agents. We hear from the CIA officer who unmasked him.
Producer: Ed Prendeville
Assistant Producer: Catherine Powell
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Glyn Tansley
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