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James Gillray
Political cartoonist Steve Bell chooses the 18th-century caricaturist James Gillray. With Humphrey Carpenter. From December 2002.
Political cartoonist Steve Bell chooses the 18th century caricaturist James Gillray. With Sheila O'Connell, curator of prints and drawings at British Museum and actor James Bolam. Presented by 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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BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Thu 27 Nov 201418:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Nov 201401:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.



