Matthew Flinders
Businessman Sir Stuart Rose chooses cartographer Matthew Flinders who mapped Australia. With Matthew Parris. From 2010.
Sir Stuart Rose, former chairman of Marks and Spencer, chooses the cartographer Matthew Flinders.
Flinders mapped Australia over 200 years ago in His Majesty's ship the Investigator. "Since neither birth nor fortune have favoured me," he wrote, "my actions shall speak to the world."
Sir Stuart Rose clearly finds inspiration in what Flinders achieved and the way he led his men. Rose also reveals that his first ambition was to join the Royal Navy, and that he applied to 25 companies before Marks and Spencer took him on.
Dr Nigel Rigby of the National Maritime Museum offers the expert's view on Flinders life.
Presented by Matthew Parris.
Producer: Miles Warde
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2010.
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