Sebastian Coe
Clive Coleman hears from Sebastian Coe's geography teacher, Ken Livingstone and his former boss and judo partner William Hague about what kind of man Coe really is.
Seb Coe was victorious on the running track, gaining gold for the UK. Later in life he won again - bringing home the Olympic Games for London 2012 - now just three years away. But what of the years in between? A stint as a Tory MP resulted in a lost seat. This was followed by a short spell as William Hague's 'chief of staff'. How did Coe re-invent himself as the champion of Britain, the underdog, in its battle against Paris for the laurel crown?
Clive Coleman hears from Coe's geography teacher, Ken Livingstone and his former boss and judo partner William Hague about what kind of man Sebastian Coe really is.
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- Sat 1 Aug 2009 19:00大象传媒 Radio 4
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