Anton Chekhov
Theatre director Sir Richard Eyre nominates Russian writer Anton Chekhov. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2004.
Theatre director Sir Richard Eyre nominates Russian writer Anton Chekhov.
Humphrey Carpenter presents the biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life.
Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?
The expert witness is Rosamund Bartlett, Chekhov's latest biographer, who helps to explain how he became "the nearest rival to Shakespeare".
Producer: Peter Everett
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2004.
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