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Episode 4

In 1984, when president of the EEC, and despite their political differences, Francois Mitterrand went out of his way to befriend 'Dear Mrs Thatcher'. Read by Henry Goodman.

In 1984, when he was president of the EEC, and despite their political differences, Mitterrand went out of his way to cultivate 'Dear Mrs Thatcher'. He said of her accent, 'If you close your eyes, you could think she's Jane Birkin.'

This biography of the French President was written by Philip Short, and is read by Henry Goodman.

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

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Oct 2018 02:45

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Thu 28 Nov 2013 09:45
  • Fri 29 Nov 2013 00:30
  • Thu 25 Oct 2018 14:45
  • Fri 26 Oct 2018 02:45

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