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Umm Kulthum

4 Extra Debut. Novelist Ahdaf Soueif chooses acclaimed Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum as his great life. With Humphrey Carpenter. From November 2002.

Novelist Ahdaf Soueif chooses legendary Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum. With Humphrey Carpenter.

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? From 2002.

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    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.