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My Hero

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

A series of three conversations between Cliff Morgan and guests who are invited to talk about the people who have greatly influenced them. 2 Dr A. J. F. O'Reilly -
Tony O'Reilly .
The darling of British rugby m the 1950s, who was once considered for the leading role in Ben Hur. His success as a sporting hero is only surpassed by his spectacular prowess as a businessman. A lawyer and captain of industry in his 20s, now Chairman of the American food giant Heinz, chairman of Ireland's largest newspaper chain, oil investor and architect of the Ireland Fund, he's been described as 'Ireland's Onassis'. But who are his own heroes? Producer PETER GRIFFITHS

Contributors

Unknown:
Cliff Morgan
Unknown:
Tony O'Reilly
Unknown:
Ben Hur.
Producer:
Peter Griffiths
Source: Radio Times

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