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Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells

Great Lives Series 49

Ed Balls discusses the influence of the 20th-century composer Herbert Howells with biographer Paul Spicer. Presented by Matthew Parris.

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Fri 9 Aug 2019 23:00
BBC Radio 4

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  • Tue 6 Aug 2019 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 9 Aug 2019 23:00
    BBC Radio 4

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