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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 Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in May 2004.