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Joyce Grenfell

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Arabella Weir nominates Joyce Grenfell, whose comic monologues she listened to and loved as a child. Joyce's biographer and family friend Janie Hampton offers inside information on one of the greatest entertainers of the last century.

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30 minutes

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Fri 27 Jan 201700:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 20 May 200816:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 23 May 200823:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 26 Jan 201718:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 27 Jan 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

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  • Great Lives

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