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Henri Matisse
Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2001.
Writer Frank Delaney and biographer Hilary Spurling discuss the painter Henri Matisse. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2001.
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?
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Fri 3 Jan 202000:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Thu 12 Jun 201418:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 13 Jun 201401:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 2 Jan 202018:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Jan 202000:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.



