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

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Great Lives: Episode 3: John Cornford

John Cornford

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Episode 3: John Cornford

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, John Cornford

George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford.

4 Extra Debut. George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford, who died at the age of 21 fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War.

Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives. 

George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford, who died at the age of 21 fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War. Professor Stan Smith joins in the discussion.

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