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Francis Bacon

Historian Lord Asa Briggs chooses English philosopher statesman and scientist Francis Bacon: "Because he realised just how much potential there was in the future."

Picture: Francis Bacon Credit: Getty Images

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This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project