Phillippa Cranston Baran is committed to bringing her late brother Toller Cranston’s story to life. In publishing the book ‘Toller Cranston: Ice, Paint, Passion’ she has done just that, with hundreds of contributors as varied as skating legends to politicians to musicians and fashionistas.

It’s a fascinating read, and, in this episode, we look at Toller from a very young age all the way through to his death.

Toller Cranston — *** Bonus Episode *** If you’re a Toller Cranston fan then you won’t want to miss this bonus episode which was recorded in London, ON at the World Figure Skating Championships and was first presented on the OpenKwongDore podcast.

For those who don’t know, Toller left behind a legacy of artistry in figure skating as a Canadian champion and World and Olympic bronze medallist as well as a painter with an international reputation.