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Radio 4,18 Oct 2002,30 mins

Bernard Manning nominates Mother Teresa

Great Lives

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Comedian Bernard Manning chooses Mother Theresa of Calcutta. With Humphrey Carpenter. The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? Also in the studio is Anne Sebba, Mother Teresa's biographer. Producer: Jolyon Jenkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002.

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