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

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Great Lives: Gary Kemp on EW Godwin

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Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin.

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp chooses the 19th century architect-designer, Edward William Godwin. With Matthew Parris. From 2017.

Gary Kemp, songwriter and guitarist with hit 1980s band Spandau Ballet, chooses the architect and designer Edward William Godwin as his great life. 

Gary began collecting pieces of Godwin's work as soon as he started making money from hit singles. 

He's remained fascinated by the life and work of the man who formed part of the Aesthetic Movement in the 19th century, designed houses for Oscar Wilde and James Whistler, and influenced Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Presented by Matthew Parris with guest expert, Dr Aileen Reid.

Producer: Maggie Ayre.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017.

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