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Sir Mark Walport on Sir Hans Sloane

Sir Mark Walport, the government's Chief Scientific Advisor champions the life of Sir Hans Sloane, founder of the British Museum. Along with expert Marjorie Caygill they tell Matthew Parris why they think Sloane is the mother and father of all collectors.

Producer : Perminder Khatkar.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

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PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestMark Walport
Interviewed GuestMarjorie Caygill
ProducerPerminder Khatkar

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  • Tue 15 Apr 201416:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Apr 201423:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 16 Jan 202018:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 17 Jan 202000:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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