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4 Extra Debut. Philip Short's compelling biography of France's longest-serving president, Francois Mitterrand, famous for his ambiguity. Read by Henry Goodman.
'Other nations have scandals. The French have affairs.' And Francois Mitterrand was no exception.
Former BBC foreign correspondent Philip Short has written a compelling biography of the French leader who was famous for his ambiguity.
Henry Goodman reads the fascinating story, starting with the infamous 'Observatory Affair', which nearly finished Mitterrand's political career.
Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall production for BBC Radio 4.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Henry Goodman |
| Producer | Jane Marshall |
| Abridger | Jane Marshall |
| Author | Philip Short |
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Mon 25 Nov 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 26 Nov 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 Oct 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 23 Oct 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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