Great Lives - Series 12
Series of biographical discussions, with Matthew Parris
Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 1
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Phill Jupitus nominates former Clash frontman Joe Strummer. Biographer and friend Chris Salewicz offers personal insights.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 3
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Author William Boyd champions playwright Anton Chekhov's claim to greatness. With Chekhov biographer Donald Rayfield.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 4
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. BBC Science Correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains how Marie Curie achieved fame through her work on radioactivity.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 5
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 5/9. Pauline Black, lead singer with The Selecter, nominates Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 6
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 6/9. Fiona Bruce champions the claim to greatness of the notorious femme fatale Mata Hari. Studio guest is Julie Wheelwright.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 7
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Theatre director, actress and writer Yvonne Brewster nominates poet Claude McKay.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 8
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 8/9. Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates Julius Caesar, a brilliant orator and military tactician.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 8
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 8/9: Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates Julius Caesar, a brilliant orator and military tactician.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 9
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 9/9: In a special edition from the Hay Festival, comedian and broadcaster Dr Phil Hammond nominates George Bernard Shaw.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Episode 9
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 9/9: In a special edition from the Hay Festival, comedian and broadcaster Dr Phil Hammond nominates George Bernard Shaw.
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Great Lives - Series 12 - Tintin
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Despite being totally fictional, Nick Danziger makes a powerful case for the little Belgian reporter.
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