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Beryl Bainbridge takes on Samuel JohnsonBeryl Bainbridge takes on Samuel Johnson

Released On: 18 Sep 2001

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C L R JAMES, 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.

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