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

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Great Lives: David Blunkett on Louis Braille

David Blunkett on Louis Braille

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, David Blunkett on Louis Braille

Matthew Parris hears from David Blunkett about the life of Louis Braille. From 2015.

Former Home Secretary, David Blunkett, who was born blind, tells Matthew Parris about the life of Louis Braille. From 2015.

Matthew Parris hears why David Blunkett has chosen Louis Braille, the 18th century French boy who blinded himself in his father's workshop, as his great life - with the help of guest expert the RNIB's Kevin Carey.
 
Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015.

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