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Great Lives Episodes

    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.

    John Coltrane

    Musician Andy Sheppard chooses influential saxophonist John Coltrane.

    Frank Sinatra

    Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.

    Carl Gustav Jung

    Ruby Wax discusses the life and work of Carl Gustav Jung.

    Sir Thomas Beecham

    David Mellor promotes the life of conductor Sir Thomas Beecham.

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