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David Blunkett on Louis Braille
Matthew Parris hears why David Blunkett has chosen Louis Braille, the 18th century French boy who blinded himself in his father's workshop, as his great life - with the help of guest expert the RNIB's Kevin Carey.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015.
Last on
Sun 4 Oct 2020
05:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | David Blunkett |
| Interviewed Guest | Kevin Carey |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
Broadcasts
Tue 26 May 2015 16:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 29 May 2015 23:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 1 Oct 2020 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 2 Oct 2020 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 3 Oct 2020 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 3 Oct 2020 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 4 Oct 2020 05:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
