On This Day
15 October 1982
- —— ( years ago). Lena was featured in the ‘Star Spot’ section, accompanied by a small B&W autographed photo in TV Comic.
15 October 1999
- —— ( years ago). Lena Zavaroni’s Funeral took place at The Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine, Presbytery, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 8DS.
15 October 1999
- —— ( years ago). The media reports on the funeral of Lena Zavaroni.
- —— (BBC News Wales). Farewell to star Lena.
- —— (Scotland Today). The Scottish early evening news programme reported from Lena’s funeral at St Augustine Church in Hoddeston. It featured mourners, including Bonnie Langford, entering the church, and interviews with some members of the public. Also showed Lena’s coffin leaving the church, followed by members of her family. A clip of Lena singing ‘Should’ve Listened to Mama’, from the final Opportunity Knocks show was also featured.
- —— (ITN). reported from Lena’s funeral at St Augustine church in Hoddeston. It featured footage of the hearse arriving at the church, and her coffin being carried inside. Then Bonnie Langford arrives with her husband, and the report ends with Lena’s coffin being carried out again. A clip of Lena singing ‘Should’ve Listened To Mama’ from Opportunity Knocks was also included.
Funeral Photos
Note: The above is just an example of the many media reports that would have taken place on the day of Lena Zavaroni’s funeral.
Robcamstone