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Art historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow chooses the outstanding American soul singer Marvin Gaye.

Marvin met an untimely end - shot dead by his father at their Los Angeles home in April 1984.

DJ Norman Jay helps to shed more light on the musician who broke the Motown mould with such classics as 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine'.

Biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life.

Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?

Presenter: Humphrey Carpenter.

Producer: Mark Smalley

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in November 2004.