Vaclav Havel, Kim Jong-il, Chris Athey, Cesaria Evora and Russell Hoban
Matthew Bannister on North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, psychologist Chris Athey, writer Russell Hoban, singer Cesaria Evora and Czech playwright and President Vaclav Havel.
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The mysterious life of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. We hear from the former British Charge D'Affaires in Pyongyang and the film actress who says she was kidnapped by "The Dear Leader".
Also Chris Athey - the educational psychologist who championed the Teletubbies
Russell Hoban, author of both children's and adult fiction, including his vision of a post apocalyptic world "Riddley Walker"
Cesaria Evora - the singer from Cape Verde known as the Barefoot Diva
and the Czech playwright and President Vaclav Havel remembered by his friend Ivan Klima and Sir John Tusa.
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- Fri 23 Dec 2011 16:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Christmas Day 2011 20:30成人快手 Radio 4
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