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Ian Dury

Comedian Linda Smith on singer-songwriter Ian Dury as her choice of a life well-lived. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2003.

Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury as her choice of a life well-lived.

Presented by Humphrey Carpenter.

With writer, broadcaster and Dury's former manager Charlie Gillett sharing his biographical details.

Together they celebrate the life of the man, who, in the late 1970s, sketched out in song such memorable figures as Clever Trevor, Billericay Dickey and Plaistow Patricia.

Producer: Mark Smalley

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in November 2003.

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30 minutes

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Fri 28 Mar 2025 00:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Humphrey Carpenter
Interviewed Guest Linda Smith
Interviewed Guest Charlie Gillett

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Nov 2003 23:00
  • Thu 9 Apr 2015 18:30
  • Fri 10 Apr 2015 00:30
  • Thu 27 Mar 2025 10:00
  • Thu 27 Mar 2025 16:00
  • Fri 28 Mar 2025 00:00

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