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Radio 4,23 Sep 2008,30 mins

Lady Hester Stanhope

Great Lives

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BBC TV's 'Dragon's Den' investor, businesswoman Deborah Meaden, explains her fascination with the life of the Georgian political hostess, traveller, diplomat and spy, Lady Hester Stanhope. Biographer Kirsten Ellis lends her expertise. Presented by Matthew Parris. Producer: Isobel Eaton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.

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