Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.
Great Lives · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Gary Kemp, songwriter and guitarist with hit 1980s band Spandau Ballet, chooses the architect and designer Edward William Godwin as his great life.
Gary began collecting pieces of Godwin's work as soon as he started making money from hit singles.
He's remained fascinated by the life and work of the man who formed part of the Aesthetic Movement in the 19th century, designed houses for Oscar Wilde and James Whistler, and influenced Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Presented by Matthew Parris with guest expert, Dr Aileen Reid.
Producer: Maggie Ayre.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017.