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Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, in which guest presenters pick readings from their favourite pieces of poetry and prose

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Sir John Major chooses extracts from the books which have inspired and entertained him.

Ex-prime minister John Major’s favourite pieces of writing include Oscar Wilde. With Nigel Anthony and Lucy Briers. From 2008.

Former prime minister John Major chooses some of his favourite pieces of writing.  
Including works by Anthony Trollope and Oscar Wilde 

Readers: Nigel Anthony and Lucy Briers.

Producer: Christine Hall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.

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