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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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Great Rock and Roll Lives
Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday

Why Steven Knight loves Sitting Bull
Screen writer and director Steven Knight explains why Sitting Bull is his all-time hero.

Why Len Loves Lionel
Strictly’s Len Goodman shares the reasons behind his admiration for lyricist Lionel Bart.

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Elizabeth Day explains how a trip to Egypt excited her interest in Hatshepsut (prod Miles Warde)
Nominating Hatshepsut is Elizabeth Day, author of One of Us
Miles Jupp nominates novelist JL Carr on Great Lives
Miles Jupp explains if JL Carr's characters connect with his own life
Philippa Perry on how Montessori inspires her work as a psychotherapist.
Philippa Perry on how Montessori inspires her work as a psychotherapist.
Jeremy Deller on why Brian Epstein's contribution to popular culture is greater than almost anyone in Britain.
Jeremy Deller on his hero, the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein.








