Sarah Bernhardt

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Comedian Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt - the Madonna of the Victorian era. She joins presenter Humphrey Carpenter, theatre historian Elaine Aston and actress Frances Barber to shed light on the acclaimed tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt, arguably the world's first international superstar. The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life. Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? Producer: Mark Smalley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2003.