Yvonne Conolly's guest appearances

Yvonne Conolly

Last Word

#BREAKTHEGLASS

Karl Lagerfeld

Merle Haggard

John McAfee

Garry Marshall

Mary Higgins Clark

Anthony Bourdain

John Butler

Elie Wiesel

Toni Morrison

John Bosco

Larry King

Hosni Mubarak

Katherine Johnson

Jerry Lewis

P.J. O'Rourke

OwlTail

George Shultz

Maureen Colquhoun

Matthew Bannister onGeorge Shultz, the US Secretary of State during the Reagan years who came close to brokering a deal to abolish all US and Soviet nuclear weapons.Yvonne Conolly, Britain’s first black female head teacher who overcame racism to become a role model for others.Maureen Colquhoun, the first UK member of parliament to be openly in a same sex relationship. When they heard the news, her local Labour Party deselected her.Christopher Plummer, the Canadian born actor who played many roles on stage and screen, but will always be remembered as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.Producer: Neil GeorgeInterviewed guest: Angela ErrigoInterviewed guest: Rose GottemoellerInterviewed guest: Philip TaubmanInterviewed guest: Denise PatrickInterviewed guest: Dame Angela EagleInterviewed guest: Peter TatchellArchive clips from: Maureen Colquhoun on Countdown to Number 10, Radio 4 TX 3.5.1979; I Was Britain’s First Black Headteacher, BBC World Service TV, TX 8.3.2020; West Indian Teacher, Pathe News TX 1969; William Shatner’s memories of Christopher Plummer, BBC World News TX 5.2.2021

Matthew Bannister onGeorge Shultz, the US Secretary of State during the Reagan years who came close to brokering a deal to abolish all US and Soviet nuclear weapons.Yvonne Conolly, Britain’s first black female head teacher who overcame racism to become a role model for others.Maureen Colquhoun, the first UK member of parliament to be openly in a same sex relationship. When they heard the news, her local Labour Party deselected her.Christopher Plummer, the Canadian born actor who played many roles on stage and screen, but will always be remembered as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.Producer: Neil GeorgeInterviewed guest: Angela Errigo Interviewed guest: Rose Gottemoeller Interviewed guest: Philip Taubman Interviewed guest: Denise Patrick Interviewed guest: Dame Angela Eagle Interviewed guest: Peter TatchellArchive clips from: Maureen Colquhoun on Countdown to Number 10, Radio 4 TX 3.5.1979; I Was Britain’s First Black Headteacher, BBC World Service TV, TX 8.3.2020; West Indian Teacher, Pathe News TX 1969; William Shatner’s memories of Christopher Plummer, BBC World News TX 5.2.2021

George Shultz, Yvonne Conolly, Maureen Colquhoun, Christopher Plummer (pictured)

In this episode, we speak to Yvonne Conolly, who was the first black woman to become a headteacher in the UK. She was recognised earlier this year for her achievements and commitment to the profession with a CBE. She is a leader and a trailblazer, and shares her story in this special episode for Black History Month.  *IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY DROPPING A FIVE STAR RATING AND A REVIEW* How can we help you achieve your dreams? Learn more about Rising Girl: www.risinggirl.co.uk You can find the full Q+A we held with Yvonne Conolly, as well as talks and Q+As from other incredible women, at risinggirl.co.uk. Credits: Hosted by Emb Hashmi Produced by Zoe Anderson Graphic Design by Jane Lax Social Media by Yasmin Wong With thanks to the trustees, volunteers and supporters of Rising Girl and Naz Legacy

In this episode, we speak to Yvonne Conolly, who was the first black woman to become a headteacher in the UK. She was recognised earlier this year for her achievements and commitment to the profession with a CBE. She is a leader and a trailblazer, and shares her story in this special episode for Black History Month.  *IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY DROPPING A FIVE STAR RATING AND A REVIEW* How can we help you achieve your dreams? Learn more about Rising Girl: <a href="http://www.risinggirl.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.risinggirl.co.uk</a> You can find the full Q+A we held with Yvonne Conolly, as well as talks and Q+As from other incredible women, at <a href="http://risinggirl.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">risinggirl.co.uk</a>. Credits: Hosted by Emb Hashmi Produced by Zoe Anderson Graphic Design by Jane Lax Social Media by Yasmin Wong With thanks to the trustees, volunteers and supporters of Rising Girl and Naz Legacy

#BREAKTHEGLASS with Yvonne Conolly