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Ignaz Semmelweis
Writer Frances Cairncross nominates the forgotten hero of medicine Ignaz Semmelweis.
Johnny Weissmuller
Athlete Duncan Goodhew nominates the athlete-turned-actor Johnny Weissmuller.
Ella Fitzgerald
Ivan Massow nominates the great jazz singer, with expert advice from Cleo Laine.
Sigmund Freud
Matthew Parris presents Craig Brown's nomination of Sigmund Freud.
Julian Clary on Noel Coward
Matthew Parris presents Julian Clary's nomination of Noel Coward.
Andrew Carnegie
Jeff Randall explores the life of the businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Morecambe and Wise
Penelope Keith champions the achievements of one of the most famous comic duos of all time
Marty Feldman
Annie Nightingale champions manic-eyed comic Marty Feldman.
Dorothy Parker
Writer and actress Helen Lederer nominates the writer-poet Dorothy Parker.
Nevil Shute
Adam Hart-Davis selects 'On the Beach' and 'A Town Like Alice' novelist Nevil Shute.
