Juan Manuel Fangio
Sir Stirling Moss selects racing drivers' driver, Juan Manuel Fangio - five world title winner. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.
Sir Stirling Moss nominates as his Great Life the racing drivers' driver, Juan Manuel Fangio.
He was the quiet, home-loving man who made the record books by winning five World racing titles.
Matthew Parris explores the story behind the name.
With expert witness: Gerald Donaldson.
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
Producer: Christine Hall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2008.
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Tue 22 Apr 200816:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 25 Apr 200823:00BBC Radio 4
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
