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The wonderful David Graham - the voice of Parker from Thunderbirds dropped into the Whistledown studios a few days ago. We asked him about the time Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson took him for lunch....

Series Producer David Prest talks to Chris Stone of Radio Jersey about recording The Reunion on the German occupation of the island during World War II.

Former Dallas homicide detective James Leavelle recalls the shocking moment when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby, just two days after the assassination of JFK in November 1963. James, now 93, was the man in the white hat handcuffed to Oswald as he was taken to the County Jail. He's amongst the people taking part in the special 100th edition of The Reunion recorded in Dallas. BBC Radio 4, Sunday September 1st.

Roger Bolton and some of the best bits of Feedback from the recent past. A new series starts on June 14th.

It's very nice to be quoted: A couple of recent mentions for The Reunion. Stephen Woolley on Loose Ends talking about being inspired by hearing the girl strikers from Dagenham, and Naomi Alderman on our recent Hutton gathering.

Ten years on, Greg Dyke and Andrew Gilligan of the BBC lock horns with Defence Minister Geoff Hoon and No 10 spokesman Tom Kelly over the Government's 2003 decision to go to war with Iraq. It's an explosive edition of Radio 4's The Reunion.

And now - something from our hippy archives. Here's Kevin Ayres of Soft Machine talking about living in Deya, Majorca in a programme for Radio 4 in 1992. Sad to hear that Kevin died this week. Simon Parkes, the interviewer, is alive and well. The producer was David Prest

The legendary film director and bon viveur Michael Winner was a regular contributor to many Whistledown programmes over the years. There've been plenty of tributes in recent days - but here he is reminiscing about his love of film trailers in a 2009 programme for Radio 4 called, "Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures". Patrick Humphries is the presenter, and Katrina Fallon the producer.

Who knew that talking into space could be such fun? A lovely extract from Rose de Larrabeiti's stunning radio piece "Space Ham" a Between the Ears feature for BBC Radio 3. Sound Design by Caroline Devine.

The world of cricket has lost two of its most respected figures in the last week. Commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins and the former England captain Tony Greig. Here they are in 2009 on Radio 4's The Reunion recalling the impact of Aussie media tycoon Kerry Packer on the game in the 1970's.

A few years ago - we made an 80th birthday tribute to Ravi Shankar for Radio 4. Terence Stamp was the presenter. Here's a short extract.

Dame Elisabeth - head of the Murdoch clan died this week at the ripe old age of 103. We couldn't resist digging this one out of our archives. Here's Barry Humphries recalling meeting her a few years ago. Colin McNulty is the producer.

John Lucic served in Britain during World War II, and met his wife Peggy here. He was one of the wonderful contributors to our BBC Radio 4 series G.I. Britain. Recorded earlier this year in Cleveland, here's the full interview he did for us with Colin McNulty ..

A Radio 4 Feedback listener "Dinah Shore" sent us this .. and the adorable Dilly Barlow did the honours. Enjoy.

A great friend of Whistledown, the travel writer Adele Evans passed away last week. Here is a piece she recorded for us in 2003 about Renoir's connections to the Champagne region of France.

BBC Radio 4 The Reunion Sue MacGregor Terry Wogan

As Johnny Marr promises to reform The Smiths if Cameron stands down - here's one from the Whistledown Archives which proves how much DC really loves Morrissey. It was recorded for a documentary in 2007 - when Cameron was still dreaming of No10 - but never made it into the final programme. We love his suggestion for the Smiths lyric that will sit on his desk - anyone know if it's there? Contact Whistledown for re-broadcast rights. #coalition #davidcameron #morrissey

In the late 60's, radio reporter John Waite was hitch-hiking around California. He was spotted by a fellow Brit in a convertible who picked him up and gave him a ride. 40 years on in 2009, they met again. RIP Davy Jones #DavyJones #JohnWaite #TheMonkees

Blues legend Dr John talks movingly to Sue MacGregor about Hurricane Katrina for The Reunion. A Prime Cut from Whistledown Productions. #SueMacgregor #TheReunion #DrJohn #HurricaneKatrina