Jean Cocteau

Francesca Simon is a writer, journalist and - most famously - the creator of the "Horrid Henry" series of children's books

She describes herself as "a giddy fan" of the artist, film-maker and poet Jean Cocteau

She celebrates his life and work with the help of expert witness Dr Andy Martin of Cambridge University

Matthew Parris finds out more

Producer: Christine Hall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.