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Sir Mark Walport on Sir Hans Sloane
Sir Mark Walport, the government's Chief Scientific Advisor champions the life of Sir Hans Sloane, founder of the British Museum. Along with expert Marjorie Caygill they tell Matthew Parris why they think Sloane is the mother and father of all collectors.
Producer : Perminder Khatkar.
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Fri 17 Jan 2020
00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Mark Walport |
| Interviewed Guest | Marjorie Caygill |
| Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
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Tue 15 Apr 2014 16:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 18 Apr 2014 23:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 16 Jan 2020 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 Jan 2020 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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