Great Lives

Francesca Simon is a writer, journalist and - most famously - the creator of the "Horrid Henry" series of children's booksShe describes herself as "a giddy fan" of the artist, film-maker and poet Jean CocteauShe celebrates his life and work with the help of expert witness Dr Andy Martin of Cambridge UniversityMatthew Parris finds out moreProducer: Christine Hall First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.