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Sep 2014
27m 45s

Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome

Bbc Radio 4
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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. Pro ... Show More
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