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Tom Spring

Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2002.

Sports writer Frank Keating chooses 19th century bare knuckle boxer, Tom Spring.

The biographical series in which a distinguished guest chooses someone who's inspired their life.

Presented by Humphrey Carpenter

Will Frank's hero stand-up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?

Producer: Jolyon Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2002.

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30 minutes

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Fri 2 May 2025 00:00

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