Open Book - Sir Ronald Harwood on the books that influenced him

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Sir Ronald Harwood on the books that influenced himSir Ronald Harwood on the books that influenced him

Released On: 08 Apr 2012

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Ronald Harwood talks through his five-of-the-best books with Mariella Frostrup.

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