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David Blunkett on Louis Braille

Matthew Parris hears why David Blunkett has chosen Louis Braille, the 18th century French boy who blinded himself in his father's workshop, as his great life - with the help of guest expert the RNIB's Kevin Carey.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2015.

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30 minutes

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Sun 4 Oct 2020 05:30
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Credits

Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest David Blunkett
Interviewed Guest Kevin Carey
Producer Maggie Ayre

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 May 2015 16:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 29 May 2015 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Thu 1 Oct 2020 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 2 Oct 2020 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 3 Oct 2020 07:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 3 Oct 2020 17:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 4 Oct 2020 05:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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