Groucho Marx
Documentary film maker Roger Graef chooses acerbic comedy movie star Groucho Marx. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.
His wit was acerbic and razor-sharp, and he conquered stage, screen, radio and TV in a career that spanned five decades.
But after three marriages and as many divorces, did this great comic lead a truly great life?
Documentary film maker Roger Graef joins Matthew Parris to champion Groucho's claim to greatness.
With expert witness: Glenn Mitchell.
Producer: John Byrne
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2008.
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Tue 15 Jan 2008 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 18 Jan 2008 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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