Series 12
Series of biographical discussions, with Matthew Parris
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Great Lives
With Matthew Parris. Phill Jupitus nominates former Clash frontman Joe Strummer.
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Author William Boyd champions playwright Anton Chekhov's claim to greatness.
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Pallab Ghosh explains how Marie Curie achieved fame through her work on radioactivity.
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Biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 5/9: Pauline Black nominates Billie Holiday.
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Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 6: Fiona Bruce champions Mata Hari
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Theatre director, actress and writer Yvonne Brewster nominates poet Claude McKay.
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Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar.
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Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar.
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Comedian and broadcaster Dr Phil Hammond nominates writer and activist George Bernard Shaw
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from the Hay Festival. Dr Phil Hammond nominates the playwright George Bernard Shaw.
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Despite being fictional, Nick Danziger makes a powerful case for the Belgian reporter.