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Ray Mears on Rommel
Survival expert Ray Mears chooses Hitler's favourite general, Erwin Rommel. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.
The life of Erwin Rommel, for a time Hitler's favourite general is nominated by Ray Mears. Matthew Parris hears why this German soldier was a "great life". They are also joined by Dr Niall Barr, Reader in Military History, Defence Studies Department at Kings College, London.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.
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Fri 10 Apr 202000:30
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From the recording with Dr Niall Barr, Ray Mears and Matthew Parris
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Ray Mears |
| Interviewed Guest | Niall Bartr |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
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Tue 26 Aug 201416:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 9 Apr 202018:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Apr 202000:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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