George Bernard Shaw
Dr Phil Hammond chooses Nobel Prize-winning playwright, George Bernard Shaw. With Matthew Parris. From 2007.
Comedian Dr Phil Hammond nominates the playwright, critic and political activist George Bernard Shaw as his great life.
Presented by Matthew Parris.
From the soggy Hay Festival of 2007.
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?
Producer: Miles Warde
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2007.
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Tue 29 May 2007 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Fri 1 Jun 2007 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
