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Rachel Johnson on Ottoline Morrell
Author and journalist Rachel Johnson chooses the Bloomsbury artistic hostess, Ottoline Morrell. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.
Rachel Johnson author and journalist champions the life of Ottoline Morrell. The Bloomsbury hostess, a mistress, a dominant figure in the arts without being an artist herself was often mocked and ridiculed. Rachel tells Matthew Parris why her extraordinary life was a great life. They are also joined by author and one of Lady Ottoline's biographers Miranda Seymour.
Producer : Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
Last on
Sun 26 Jul 202005:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Rachel Johnson |
| Interviewed Guest | Miranda Seymour |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 Apr 201516:30BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 17 Apr 201523:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 23 Jul 202018:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 Jul 202000:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 Jul 202007:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 Jul 202017:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 26 Jul 202005:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.



