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Muhammad Ali
Episode 5 of 6
The radical comedian offers his humorous assessment of the life and career of the world heavyweight boxer. From October 2002.
A profile of Cassius Clay - who was a good showman - and when his fights appeared on local TV, he began his trademark rhyming.
He went on to be recruited to the Nation of Islam at a time of the civil rights movement.
Mark Steel's comic lectures about the lives of historical figures whose ideas and enthusiasm shaped their generation.
With:
Martin Hyder
Mel Hudson
Producer: Lucy Armitage
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2002.
Last on
Sat 2 Sep 2023
23:30
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