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The Night Eleanor Roosevelt Became Eleanor Roosevelt

Afternoon ReadingMoments Past
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4 Extra Debut. Historical turning points. A shocking discovery changes Eleanor Roosevelt's life. Miriam Margolyes reads Ellen Feldman's tale.

Written by Ellen Feldman.

Read by Miriam Margolyes.

First in a series of new short stories in which leading historical authors write about a particular moment from the past, one which went on to influence the future.

Today, how a shocking discovery changed the course of Eleanor Roosevelt's life.

Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Oct 201521:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 1 Nov 201115:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 6 Oct 201511:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 6 Oct 201521:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra