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Radio 4,18 Nov 2005,30 mins

Beatrix Potter

Great Lives

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Fiona Reynolds, ex-director of the National Trust, chooses the writer, Beatrix Potter. 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? With historian and writer Anne Hobbs Presented by Francine Stock. Producer: John Byrne First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005.

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