Great Lives

Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre discusses the life and work of Arthur Ransome. Siffre says that the Swallows and Amazons books taught him responsibility for his own actions and also a morality that has influenced and shaped him throughout his life.Series in which Matthew Parris invites his guests to nominate the person who they feel is a great life. Producer: Maggie AyreFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2014.