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Edward Lear

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Nicholas Parsons nominates artist and writer Edward Lear, now remembered best for The Owl and the Pussycat, The Jumblies and other nonsense verse for children.

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30 minutes

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Fri 20 Jan 2017 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 13 May 2008 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 16 May 2008 23:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 12 May 2012 07:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 19 Jan 2017 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Jan 2017 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

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