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George Bernard Shaw

Dr Phil Hammond chooses Nobel Prize-winning playwright, George Bernard Shaw. With Matthew Parris. From 2007.

Comedian Dr Phil Hammond nominates the playwright, critic and political activist George Bernard Shaw as his great life.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

From the soggy Hay Festival of 2007.

The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life.

Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in May 2007.

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30 minutes

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  • Tue 29 May 2007 16:30
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  • Fri 1 Jun 2007 23:00
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  • Thu 18 Aug 2016 18:30
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  • Fri 19 Aug 2016 00:30
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  • Thu 30 Oct 2025 10:00
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