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Lennon Remembered [15min]

Music, archive material and the thoughts of the famous and John Lennon's friends to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. Twenty-five years ago John Lennon was murdered in New York. Today, in a series of 8 short items tucked in between programmes on Radio 4, friends and fans recall the impact the news had on them. We've collected all 8 items into a single listen, in order: Broadcaster Libby Purves; journalist Charlie Warmington; receptionist Chris Ellis; painter Ian Harris; journalist Caroline Finnigan; artist Sir Peter Blake; Diana Andrews (who used to work for John Lennon); writer Daniel Collins.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "John Lennon Season"