Nicholas Stern on Muhammad Ali
Renowned economist Nicholas Stern chooses 'the Greatest' - boxer Muhammad Ali. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.
Nicholas Stern is IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics, among other positions, and former Chief Economist at the World Bank.
He is also a massive boxing fan and chooses the life of Muhammad Ali to explore with Matthew Parris and sports journalist and boxing commentator Ronald McIntosh.
Not only does Stern admire Ali's prowess in the ring, but more so his fearless stance against the Vietnam War which cost him dearly both personally and professionally.
Ali's humanitarian work in later life has also been a huge source of inspiration to him.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Nicholas Stern |
| Interviewed Guest | Ronald McIntosh |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
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Tue 12 Sep 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 15 Sep 201723:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 2 Dec 202118:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Dec 202100:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 4 Dec 202107:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 4 Dec 202117:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 5 Dec 202105:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 15 Feb 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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