蘑菇短视频

Theatre director Sir Richard Eyre nominates Russian writer Anton Chekhov.

Humphrey Carpenter presents 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?

The expert witness is Rosamund Bartlett, Chekhov's latest biographer, who helps to explain how he became "the nearest rival to Shakespeare".

Producer: Peter Everett

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in May 2004.