Al Murray on Bernard Montgomery
Comedian Al Murray chooses World War Two British Field Marshal, Bernard Montgomery. With Matthew Parris and Terry Charman. From 2013.
"In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable" – so said Winston Churchill on this week's Great Live, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery. Many would argue that he was Britain's greatest field commander since Wellington - arrogant, hard to like but undeniably successful – one of the most, perhaps the most, conspicuously successful British commander of the Second World War. He was a national celebrity.
In this edition of Great Lives - Al Murray - comedian and TV personality best known for his character of 'The Pub Landlord' champions Monty – and Al starts off by showing presenter Matthew Parris his action figure doll of the man. Joining them is expert historian from the Imperial War Museum, Terry Charman.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Al Murray |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
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Tue 1 Oct 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 4 Oct 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 24 Oct 201918:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
