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Lady Hester Stanhope
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.
Georgian political hostess, traveller, diplomat and spy Lady Hester Stanhope is nominated by businesswoman and Dragon's Den investor Deborah Meaden. Stanhope's biographer Kirsten Ellis lends her expert knowledge to the discussion.
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Fri 3 Mar 201700:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tue 23 Sep 200816:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 26 Sep 200823:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 2 Mar 201718:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Mar 201700:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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.
