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Eliza Manningham-Buller chooses Abraham Lincoln
Eliza Manningham-Buller, former Director of M15, chooses American President, Abraham Lincoln. With Matthew Parris. From 2016.
Former director of MI5, Eliza Manningham-Buller, tells Matthew Parris why she regards Abraham Lincoln as a great life.
But will her hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? The expert is Dr Tony Hutchison, from the American Studies Department at the University of Nottingham.
The producer is Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2016.
Last on
Sun 24 Jan 202105:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Matthew Parris with Eliza Manningham- Buller and Dr Tony Hutchison.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Eliza Manningham-Buller |
| Interviewed Guest | Tony Hutchison |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
Broadcasts
Sat 23 Jan 201615:35BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 26 Jan 201616:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 21 Jan 202118:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 22 Jan 202100:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 23 Jan 202107:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 23 Jan 202117:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 24 Jan 202105:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
