Great Lives - Jean Cocteau
Francesca Simon is a writer, journalist and - most famously - the creator of the "Horrid Henry" series of children's books
She describes herself as "a giddy fan" of the artist, film-maker and poet Jean Cocteau
She celebrates his life and work with the help of expert witness Dr Andy Martin of Cambridge University
Matthew Parris finds out more
Producer: Christine Hall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.
Published on Tuesday, 11th December 2012.
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