Friedrich Nietzsche, Great Lives. Ralph Steadman, Adam Czerniawski, BBC, Sept 2001

Great Lives, as sanitised by the BBC and global academia Radio 4,·14 Sep 2001,·30 mins Social Darwinist that inspired the Nazi party, Friedrich Nietzsche Cartoonist Ralph Steadman chooses the much-maligned German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Joining him to discuss Nietzsche's life and work is Polish poet and translator Adam Czerniawski. Biographical series, in which distinguished guests nominate historical figures whom they feel passionate about. Will their hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life? Presented by Humphrey Carpenter. Producer: David Perry First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00763z8