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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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  • Tue 13 May 2008 16:30
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  • Fri 16 May 2008 23:00
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  • Sat 12 May 2012 07:30
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  • Thu 19 Jan 2017 18:30
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    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.