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Thora Hird

Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird. With Janette Scott and Matthew Parris. From December 2007.

Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.

Biographer Morris Bright and Thora's daughter Janette Scott provide expert advice on an actress once described as the Queen Mum of British stage and screen.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2007.

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