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Mervyn King on Risto Ryti

Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England tells Matthew Parris why the life of the Prime Minister of Finland Risto Ryti was so remarkable.
They are also joined by expert and biographer Martti Turtola.

Producer: Perminder Khatkar.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.

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PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestMervyn King
Interviewed GuestMartti Turtola
ProducerPerminder Khatkar

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  • Tue 27 Jan 201516:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 30 Jan 201523:00
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  • Thu 9 Jul 202018:30
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  • Fri 10 Jul 202000:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 11 Jul 202007:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 11 Jul 202017:30
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  • Sun 12 Jul 202005:30
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