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4 Extra Debut. Philip Short's compelling biography of France's longest-serving president, Francois Mitterrand, famous for his ambiguity. Read by Henry Goodman.

'Other nations have scandals. The French have affairs.' And Francois Mitterrand was no exception.

Former 大象传媒 foreign correspondent Philip Short has written a compelling biography of the French leader who was famous for his ambiguity.

Henry Goodman reads the fascinating story, starting with the infamous 'Observatory Affair', which nearly finished Mitterrand's political career.

Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 23 Oct 2018 02:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Henry Goodman
Producer Jane Marshall
Abridger Jane Marshall
Author Philip Short

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Nov 2013 09:45
  • Tue 26 Nov 2013 00:30
  • Mon 22 Oct 2018 14:45
  • Tue 23 Oct 2018 02:45

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