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Josephine Bonaparte
Josephine Bonaparte, first empress of France, chosen by Janine di Giovanni.
Henry Cooper
Des Lynam chooses Henry Cooper for Great Lives.
Sebastian Walker
Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.
Goya
Diana Athill joins Matthew Parris to explore the life of Spanish painter Goya.
John Ford
Eric Pickles chooses Hollywood director John Ford.
Edward Said
Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
George Lyward
Tom Robinson explains how educationalist George Lyward saved his life.
Gertrude Stein
Erin Pizzey chooses Gertrude Stein. With Diana Souhami. Presented by Matthew Parris.
Oscar Wilde
Will Self nominates Oscar Wilde.
Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas chosen by Welsh poet Owen Sheers.
