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Great Lives: Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter

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Fiona Reynolds, former director of the National Trust, chooses writer Beatrix Potter

Fiona Reynolds, former director of the National Trust, chooses writer Beatrix Potter. With Francine Stock. From November 2005.

Fiona Reynolds, ex-director of the National Trust, chooses the writer, Beatrix Potter.  

The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. 

Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?  

With historian and writer Anne Hobbs

Presented by Francine Stock. 

Producer: John Byrne

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2005.

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