Great Lives - Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome

Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome

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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.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2014.

Published on Tuesday, 9th September 2014.

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