BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives

Razia Sultana

Conservative politician Baroness Warsi nominates a 13th-century Indian princess.

Actress Emma Kennedy chooses the life of the American comedienne Gracie Allen.

Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Rees champions the life of his hero, physicist Joseph Rotblat.

Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.

Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Steven Pinker joins Matthew Parris to discuss the life of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, fascinating and misunderstood thinker, is chosen by Raymond Tallis.

Michael Sheen champions Philip K Dick who has had an influence on his production of Hamlet

Former footballer Graeme le Saux champions conservationist Gerald Durrell.

Cerys Matthews on why 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen qualifies as a great life.