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Radio 4,26 Jul 2002,30 mins

Tom Spring

Great Lives

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Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring. The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. Presented by Humphrey Carpenter Will Frank's hero stand-up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? Producer: Jolyon Jenkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.

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