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Howard Florey
Richard Sykes champions Sir Howard Florey, a forgotten man in the discovery of penicillin.
Alfred Russel Wallace
Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon proposes the pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.
George Cruikshank
Quentin Blake nominates illustrator George Cruikshank.
Thora Hird
Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
George Washington
British General Sir Michael Rose selects 'Father of the American Nation' George Washington
Elizabeth David
Chef and novelist Prue Leith chooses cookery writer Elizabeth David.
Brian Clough
John Motson nominates former Nottingham Forest FC manager Brian Clough.
Lord Denning
Blur drummer David Rowntree discusses the life of Lord Denning.
John Cage
Conceptual artist Michael Craig-Martin talks about avant-garde composer John Cage.
Sir Alec Issigonis
Engineer Alex Moulton and the Earl of Snowdon talk about the life of Alec Issigonis.
