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Michael Horovitz on Allen Ginsberg
Michael Horovitz chooses the poet and founder of the 'Beat Generation', Allen Ginsberg. With Matthew Parris. From 2013.
Matthew Parris is joined by Michael Horovitz who nominates fellow poet and founder of the 'Beat Generation', Allen Ginsberg, as his Great Life. Ginsberg's friend and biographer Barry Miles provides biographical detail of this colourful and controversial writer, who through his battle for free expression inspired American counter culture.
Producer: Melvin Rickarby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
Last on
Fri 8 Nov 201900:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Horovitz |
| Producer | Melvin Rickarby |
Broadcasts
Tue 17 Dec 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 20 Dec 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 7 Nov 201918:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 8 Nov 201900:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
