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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 30^th Dec 2008, 22:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 29^th Sep 2023, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

Soldier statesman, Oliver Cromwell kicks off the radical comic's profile of key English historical figures. From 1999. Show more

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The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1

WG Grace

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Jan 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 6^th Oct 2023, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

The radical comedian profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society. From September 1999. Show more

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The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1

Charlie Chaplin

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Jan 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 13^th Oct 2023, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 8 months

The radical comedian profiles the fascinating life and character of the legendary silent film star. From September 1999. Show more

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The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1

Thomas Paine

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 20^th Jan 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Fri 20^th Oct 2023, 23:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 7 months

The radical comedian profiles the 18th-century author and radical idealist. From September 1999. Show more

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