Great Lives Episodes Available now
George Orwell
Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.
Karel Reisz
Film-maker Stephen Frears champions his mentor, Karel Reisz.
Stan Laurel
Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
Juvenal
Matthew Parris and his guest Natalie Haynes encounter the Latin poet Juvenal.
Leonard Maguire
Matthew Parris in conversation with actor Bill Paterson about Leonard Maguire.
Walter Scott
Conservative politician, author and adventurer Rory Stewart chooses Sir Walter Scott.
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.
