Vicky Pryce on Melina Mercouri
Vicky Pryce champions film star and politician Melina Mercouri, who fought for Greek culture. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.
Matthew Parris's guest is Vicky Pryce, the Greek born economist, who attracted media headlines on her conviction over speeding points incurred by her former husband, Chris Huhne.
Vicky has chosen the film star turned politician, Melina Mercouri who believed culture to be as important as money or power - if not more so. As Minister for Culture, she promoted Greece's cultural heritage and fought for the return of the Elgin Marbles. Some consider one her greatest achievements to be the founding of the European Capital of Culture.
Expert witness is Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive of Film London and Victoria Solomonidis contributes
Producer Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Vicky Pryce |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
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