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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.
Razia Sultana
Conservative politician Baroness Warsi nominates a 13th-century Indian princess.
Gracie Allen
Actress Emma Kennedy chooses the life of the American comedienne Gracie Allen.
Joseph Rotblat
Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Rees champions the life of his hero, physicist Joseph Rotblat.
Lonnie Donegan
Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.
