Great Lives Episodes Available now
The A-Z of Dr Johnson
Politician Boris Johnson chooses the creator of the English dictionary, Dr Samuel Johnson.
Sir Kyffin Williams
Rolf Harris discusses the life of the Welsh painter Sir Kyffin Williams.
Freya Stark
Travel writer Dervla Murphy discusses the life of another woman traveller, Freya Stark.
John Cornford
George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford.
Joe Slovo
David Miliband discusses the life of Joe Slovo, a leading member of the ANC.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Andrew Motion champions the life of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate for over 40 years
Giovanni Falcone
Journalist Misha Glenny remembers the life of anti-Mafia campaigner Giovanni Falcone.
Fred Astaire
Dr Michael O'Donnell discusses celebrated singer, actor and choreographer Fred Astaire.
John Coltrane
Musician Andy Sheppard chooses influential saxophonist John Coltrane.
Frank Sinatra
Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.
