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Great Lives
Genrediscussion
Running time28 mins
Country of originGreat Britain
Language(s)English
Home stationBBC Radio 4
Hosted byJoan Bakewell
Humphrey Carpenter
Francine Stock
Matthew Parris
Produced byChris Ledgard
Original release24 August 2001
No. of series44
No. of episodes282
WebsiteWebsite
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Great Lives is a BBC Radio 4 biography series, produced in Bristol. It has been presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and currently (since April 2006) Matthew Parris. A distinguished guest is asked to nominate the person they feel is truly deserving of the title "Great Life". The presenter and a recognised expert (a biographer, family member or fellow practitioner) are on hand to discuss the life. The programmes are 28 minutes long, originally broadcast on Fridays at 23:00, more recently at 16:30 on Tuesday with a repeat at 23:00 on Friday.

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