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Radio 4,28 Mar 2003,15 mins

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Historian Justin Champion examines the intriguing world of John Dee, the alchemist. His developments in science, fascination with astrology, experiments in metaphysics, explorations with angels and private library at Mortlake of more than four thousand books make him one of the most alluring characters from the Elizabethan period.

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