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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

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Adil Ray

Perminder Khatkar

Great Lives: Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray

Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray

Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents

Comedian and actor Adil Ray chooses the Irish comedian, Dave Allen. With Matthew Parris and Graham McCann. From 2014.

Comedian Dave Allen is chosen by Adil Ray, creator and star of Citizen Khan.  He explains to Matthew Parris how the legendary Irish comic helped shape his own career.

Producer: Perminder Khatkar.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

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