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World Service,28 Apr 1992,28 mins

Francis Bacon

Meridian

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Extended interview with legendary painter Francis Bacon recorded shortly before his death. "I don't think in one's lifetime anyone can come 'round to saying someone is great, because only time will sort things out."

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