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Ian Dury

Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury as her choice of a life well-lived. Humphrey Carpenter is in the chair, while writer, broadcaster and Dury's former manager Charlie Gillett fills in the biographical details.

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28 minutes

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Fri 10 Apr 2015 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Presenter Humphrey Carpenter
Interviewed Guest Linda Smith
Interviewed Guest Charlie Gillett

Broadcasts

  • Fri 28 Nov 2003 23:00
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 9 Apr 2015 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 10 Apr 2015 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Great Lives

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