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Professor Peter Hennessy, historian

Desert Island Discs

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Peter Hennessy's Third Choice

Peter Hennessy's third piece of music is George Forme, why don't women like me? The song was written during the Second World War. Peter says he grew up in a strange period between musical and Beatles. He also reveals how Eric Pankhurst inspired him to become a teacher.

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