Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome
Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre nominates the author of Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.
Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre discusses the life and work of Arthur Ransome.
Siffre says that the Swallows and Amazons books taught him responsibility for his own actions and also a morality that has influenced and shaped him throughout his life.
Series in which Matthew Parris invites his guests to nominate the person who they feel is a great life.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in September 2014.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Labi Siffre |
| Producer | Maggie Ayre |
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Tue 9 Sep 2014 16:30成人快手 Radio 4- Fri 12 Sep 2014 23:00成人快手 Radio 4
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