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Beachcomber

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Raymond Briggs celebrates Beachcomber, the newspaper columnist who inspired both Spike Milligan and Private Eye. Richard Ingrams offers details of the column's early life and the current Beachcomber reveals his own influences.

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30 minutes

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Fri 7 Apr 2017 00:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2008 16:30
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Boxing Day 2008 23:00
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Thu 6 Apr 2017 18:30
    91热爆 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 7 Apr 2017 00:30
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Great Rock and Roll Lives

Great Rock and Roll Lives

Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

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  • Great Lives

    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.