Monica Ali chooses Richard Francis Burton
Author Monica Ali chooses the controversial nineteenth-century explorer, Richard Francis Burton. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.
Sir Richard Francis Burton was an explorer, adventurer, soldier, author, poet, sexologist and translator. He brought us the Kama Sutra and spoke 29 languages. The author Monica Ali champions this racy character and tells Matthew Parris why this 19th-century explorer is a Great Life. They are also joined by historian and broadcaster Matthew Ward.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar.
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Monica Ali |
| Interviewed Guest | Matthew Ward |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
Broadcasts
Tue 1 Sep 2015 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Thu 15 Oct 2020 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 16 Oct 2020 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 17 Oct 2020 07:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 17 Oct 2020 17:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 18 Oct 2020 05:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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