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| Author | Joan Bakewell |
| Narrator | Matthew Parris, Phill Jupitus, Hanif Kureishi, Simon Armitage, Michael Morpurgo, Stuart Maconie, Joan Bakewell, Francine Stock, Humphrey Carpenter |
| Runtime | 15h31m |
| Published | August 5, 2021 |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 (1 ratings) |
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment, Music, History & Criticism, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Distinguished guests nominate a great musician for BBC Radio 4's Great Lives For 20 years, Great Lives has been a linchpin of Radio 4, presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and Matthew Parris. In it, a household name is invited to choose one of their heroes to discuss...
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Great Musicians' Lives by Joan Bakewell is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Matthew Parris, Phill Jupitus, Hanif Kureishi, Simon Armitage, Michael Morpurgo, Stuart Maconie, Joan Bakewell, Francine Stock, Humphrey Carpenter with a runtime of 15h31m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.