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In Our Time - Le Morte d'Arthur - BBC Sounds

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Le Morte d'ArthurLe Morte d'Arthur

Released On: 10 Jan 2013

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Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Malory's epic medieval tale Le Morte d'Arthur.

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