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Lady Hester Stanhope

Entrepreneur Deborah Meaden chooses Georgian traveller, diplomat and spy, Lady Hester Stanhope. With Matthew Parris. From 2008.

BBC TV's 'Dragon's Den' investor, businesswoman Deborah Meaden, explains her fascination with the life of the Georgian political hostess, traveller, diplomat and spy, Lady Hester Stanhope.

Biographer Kirsten Ellis lends her expertise.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Producer: Isobel Eaton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.

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