Ian Dury
Comedian Linda Smith on singer-songwriter Ian Dury as her choice of a life well-lived. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003.
Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury as her choice of a life well-lived.
Presented by Humphrey Carpenter.
With writer, broadcaster and Dury's former manager Charlie Gillett sharing his biographical details.
Together they celebrate the life of the man, who, in the late 1970s, sketched out in song such memorable figures as Clever Trevor, Billericay Dickey and Plaistow Patricia.
Producer: Mark Smalley
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2003.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Humphrey Carpenter |
| Interviewed Guest | Linda Smith |
| Interviewed Guest | Charlie Gillett |
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Fri 28 Nov 200323:00BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 9 Apr 201518:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Apr 201500:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Mar 202510:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 27 Mar 202516:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 28 Mar 202500:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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