Nazir Afzal on Gandhi
4 Extra Debut. Former chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal chooses former lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.
Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England Nazir Afzal was responsible for convicting the men who sexually abused young girls in Rochdale.
Matthew Parris invites him to nominate a great life.
He's chosen Mahatma Gandhi, also a lawyer, whom he says inspired him to speak out on behalf of those who were marginalised and ignored by the rest of society.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Nazir Afzal |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
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Boxing Day 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 20 Jan 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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