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Alexander the Great

4 Extra Debut. Writer Frederic Raphael chooses part man, part myth Alexander the Great. With Humphrey Carpenter. From June 2002.

Writer Frederic Raphael chooses part man, part myth - Alexander the Great. With Humphrey Carpenter.

The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? From 2002.

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