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Ernest Hemingway

Monty Python's Michael Palin chooses the American writer, Ernest Hemingway. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Monty Python star and broadcaster Michael Palin chooses the American writer, Ernest Hemingway.

Michael first came across his Great Life when he was studying for school exams.

His love of Ernest Hemingway has never gone away.

Expert Naomi Wood joins Michael and presenter Matthew Parris to explain why this 20th century legend is a Great Life.

Producer: Perminder Khatkar.

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

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  • Tue 27 May 2014 16:30
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