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  4. Series 24

Series 24

Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives

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    Harold Pinter

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    Available since Tue, 31 May 2011.

    8/8. Matthew Parris introduces the life of writer Harold Pinter, chosen by Diane Abbott MP.

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    1. Jack Johnson

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      Available since Sun, 22 May 2011.

      7/8. Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant, first African American heavyweight boxing champion.

    2. Petra Kelly

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      Available since Tue, 17 May 2011.

      6/8. Green MP Caroline Lucas nominates Petra Kelly, the German Green superstar politician.

    3. Lewis Carroll

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      Available since Tue, 10 May 2011.

      5/8. Matthew Parris and Lynne Truss discuss the life of 'Alice' author Lewis Carroll.

    4. Kathleen Ferrier

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      Available since Sat, 30 Apr 2011.

      4/8. Broadcaster Sue MacGregor nominates contralto Kathleen Ferrier, who died tragically young.

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