Monica Ali chooses Richard Francis Burton
Author Monica Ali chooses the controversial nineteenth-century explorer, Richard Francis Burton. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.
Sir Richard Francis Burton was an explorer, adventurer, soldier, author, poet, sexologist and translator. He brought us the Kama Sutra and spoke 29 languages. The author Monica Ali champions this racy character and tells Matthew Parris why this 19th-century explorer is a Great Life. They are also joined by historian and broadcaster Matthew Ward.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Monica Ali |
| Interviewed Guest | Matthew Ward |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
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Tue 1 Sep 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 15 Oct 202018:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
