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Nazir Afzal on Gandhi

4 Extra Debut. Former chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal chooses former lawyer, Mahatma Gandhi. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England Nazir Afzal was responsible for convicting the men who sexually abused young girls in Rochdale.

Matthew Parris invites him to nominate a great life.

He's chosen Mahatma Gandhi, also a lawyer, whom he says inspired him to speak out on behalf of those who were marginalised and ignored by the rest of society.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2017.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Jan 2022 05:30

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Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Nazir Afzal
Producer Maggie Ayre

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  • Boxing Day 2017 16:30
  • Thu 20 Jan 2022 18:30
  • Fri 21 Jan 2022 00:30
  • Sat 22 Jan 2022 07:30
  • Sat 22 Jan 2022 17:30
  • Sun 23 Jan 2022 05:30

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