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Jean Cocteau

Children’s author Francesca Simon chooses artist, writer and film-maker Jean Cocteau. With Matthew Parris. From December 2012.

Francesca Simon is a writer, journalist and - most famously - the creator of the "Horrid Henry" series of children's books

She describes herself as "a giddy fan" of the artist, film-maker and poet Jean Cocteau

She celebrates his life and work with the help of expert witness Dr Andy Martin of Cambridge University

Matthew Parris finds out more

Producer: Christine Hall

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2012.

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