Series 13
Series of biographical discussions, with Matthew Parris
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Great Lives
Engineer Alex Moulton and the Earl of Snowdon talk about the life of Alec Issigonis.
Great Lives
John Motson nominates former Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough.
Great Lives
Prue Leith nominates Elizabeth David, arguably the greatest 20th-century food writer.
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Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble explains his devotion to Elvis Presley.
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General Sir Michael Rose nominates George Washington for greatness.
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Conceptual artist Michael Craig-Martin talks about avant-garde composer John Cage.
Great Lives
Jude Kelly nominates legendary Edwardian theatre producer Lilian Baylis.
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Blur drummer David Rowntree discusses the life of Lord Denning.
Great Lives
Artist and sculptor Maggi Hambling nominates Rembrandt as her choice of a great life.