Main content

Great Lives Episodes

    Harry Houdini

    Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.

    Miriam Makeba

    Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.

    The A-Z of Dr Johnson

    Politician Boris Johnson chooses the creator of the English dictionary, Dr Samuel Johnson.

    Sir Kyffin Williams

    Rolf Harris discusses the life of the Welsh painter Sir Kyffin Williams.

    Freya Stark

    Travel writer Dervla Murphy discusses the life of another woman traveller, Freya Stark.

    John Cornford

    George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford.

    Joe Slovo

    David Miliband discusses the life of Joe Slovo, a leading member of the ANC.

    Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Andrew Motion champions the life of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate for over 40 years

    Giovanni Falcone

    Journalist Misha Glenny remembers the life of anti-Mafia campaigner Giovanni Falcone.

    Fred Astaire

    Dr Michael O'Donnell discusses celebrated singer, actor and choreographer Fred Astaire.

  2. 1
  3. …
  4. 43
  5. 44
  6. 45
  7. 46
  8. 47
  9. …
  10. 62