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Boswell's Life of Marx
Episode 2 of 4
James Boswell tries to write a biography of Karl Marx, who needs some help. Stars Miles Jupp and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From 2016.
Boswell attempts to write a biography of Karl Marx, but before he can start must help Marx pen his meisterwerk Das Kapital.
Jon Canter’s sitcom sees James Boswell become a time-travelling biographer - doing for other celebrities what he did for Dr Johnson.
James Boswell ..... Miles Jupp
Karl Marx ..... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Producer: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
Last on
Thu 25 Apr 202403:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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How not to meet Karl Marx
Boswell gets a rude welcome from the revolutionary philosopher.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James Boswell | Miles Jupp |
| Karl Marx | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Writer | Jon Canter |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
Mon 28 Mar 201611:30BBC Radio 4- Mon 13 Aug 201823:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 21 Aug 201923:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 15 Feb 202107:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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