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George Cruikshank

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

2/7. Illustrator Quentin Blake nominates George Cruikshank, who drew the original Fagin and Artful Dodger in Oliver Twist. Vic Gatrell outlines some of the darker sides to Cruikshank's life.

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30 minutes

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Fri 4 Nov 2016 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 18 Dec 2007 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 21 Dec 2007 23:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 3 Nov 2016 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 4 Nov 2016 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Great Rock and Roll Lives

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    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.