Great Lives Episodes Available now
Dick Francis
Martin Broughton nominates Dick Francis, champion jockey and champion author.
Edith Wharton
Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.
George Orwell
Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.
Karel Reisz
Film-maker Stephen Frears champions his mentor, Karel Reisz.
Stan Laurel
Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
Juvenal
Matthew Parris and his guest Natalie Haynes encounter the Latin poet Juvenal.
Leonard Maguire
Matthew Parris in conversation with actor Bill Paterson about Leonard Maguire.
Walter Scott
Conservative politician, author and adventurer Rory Stewart chooses Sir Walter Scott.
Josephine Bonaparte
Josephine Bonaparte, first empress of France, chosen by Janine di Giovanni.
Henry Cooper
Des Lynam chooses Henry Cooper for Great Lives.
