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Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome

Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre nominates the author of Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre discusses the life and work of Arthur Ransome.

Siffre says that the Swallows and Amazons books taught him responsibility for his own actions and also a morality that has influenced and shaped him throughout his life.

Series in which Matthew Parris invites his guests to nominate the person who they feel is a great life.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in September 2014.

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30 minutes

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Sun 26 Apr 2020 05:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Labi Siffre
Producer Maggie Ayre

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Sep 2014 16:30
  • Fri 12 Sep 2014 23:00
  • Thu 23 Apr 2020 18:30
  • Fri 24 Apr 2020 00:30
  • Sat 25 Apr 2020 07:30
  • Sat 25 Apr 2020 17:30
  • Sun 26 Apr 2020 05:30

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