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1898-1945

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The first of two documentary programmes marking the centenary of his birth looks at the young Henry Moore and includes some frank interviews with the women who loved him.

50 minutes

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Sat 5 May 200119:30
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Edna Ginesi, the woman who rejected Moore in favour of his best friend Raymond Coxon, was a member of the London Group and also worked as a theatrical designer. She was an ambulance driver during World War II and remained married to Coxon for 70 years until his death in 1997.

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  • Sat 18 Jul 199820:25
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 26 Jan 200109:00
    BBC Knowledge
  • Fri 26 Jan 200112:00
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  • Fri 26 Jan 200115:00
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  • Fri 26 Jan 200118:00
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  • Fri 26 Jan 200121:00
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  • Sat 27 Jan 200100:00
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  • Sat 27 Jan 200110:00
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  • Sat 27 Jan 200122:35
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  • Sat 5 May 200119:30
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Henry Moore at the BBC Collection

Henry Moore at the BBC Collection

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