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Matthew Bannister on

Dame Cleo Laine, whose glorious voice was equally at home singing jazz, pop and classical music. Her daughter Jacqui Dankworth shares her memories.

Hulk Hogan, who spearheaded the transformation of American wrestling from niche activity to global phenomenon.

Professor Margaret Boden, whose expertise in cognitive science helped to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Tom Lehrer, the American satirical songwriter and mathematician. We have a tribute from Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Archive used
First Lady of Jazz – Cleo Laine, Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra, 30/10/2022; Front Row, Â鶹Éç Radio 4, 28/05/2018; Desert Island Discs, Â鶹Éç Radio 4, 05/09/1997; Jonathan Ross Presents: Hulk Hogan, Â鶹Éç One, 14/04/1994; Is Wrestling Fake? – Hulk Hogan, Pebble Mill, Â鶹Éç One, 31/03/1993; WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man (Steel Cage Match), 1989; Hulk Hogan B-Roll, Including Strongest Slam and Hall of Fame Speech, provided by WWE; The Life Scientific – Margaret Boden, Â鶹Éç Radio 4; Kaleidoscope, Â鶹Éç Radio 4, 02/06/1980; Parkinson, Â鶹Éç One, 04/10/1980; Desert Island Discs: Tom Lehrer, Â鶹Éç Radio 4, 12/07/1980