Lawrence of Arabia
The life of T.E Lawrence renowned for his involvement with the Arab Revolt during WW1
The Forum · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
T.E Lawrence was a British scholar and adventurer whose involvement with the Arab Revolt during the World War One inspired one of the most celebrated films in cinema history. So how did a man who was offered a knighthood and became an international celebrity end his days in near obscurity? Bridget Kendall is joined by historians James Barr and Juliette Desplat, and writer Scott Anderson to discuss his life and legacy.
Photo: T. E. Lawrence. Photo by Hulton Archive / Getty Images.