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Sir Malcolm, known for his love of practical jokes and his ebullient, gregarious personality, suffered for most of his life from some sort of depressive illness, making life very difficult for those closest to him. Donald Macleod discusses the two sides of Arnold's nature.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 24 Oct 2006 00:00

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  • Tue 17 Oct 2006 12:00
  • Tue 24 Oct 2006 00:00

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