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Nicholas Mosley
The novelist recalls growing up with his father, fascist leader Oswald Mosley.
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Uri Geller
Spoon-bending TV illusionist Uri Geller reflects on his unusual life.
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Jung Chang
Wild Swans author Jung Chang reflects on surviving the Cultural Revolution in China.
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Yehudi Menuhin
Celebrated violinist Yehudi Menuhin tells Dr Anthony Clare about his influences.
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Tony Benn
Former cabinet minister, politician and campaigner Tony Benn discusses his life and career
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Robert Winston
The pioneering human fertility expert tells Dr Anthony Clare about his life and research.
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Susan Howatch
Author Susan Howatch explores the psychological aspects of life as a successful writer.
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Bernard Knight
Pathologist Bernard Knight reveals how he coped with carrying out thousands of autopsies.
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Joanna Lumley
Actress Joanna Lumley shares her anxieties and regrets with Dr Anthony Clare.
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Gore Vidal
Professor Anthony Clare scrutinises the legendary American writer.
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John Bayley
Writer and critic John Bayley reveals his life and relationship with Iris Murdoch.
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Sir Peter Hall
The acclaimed theatre director tells Dr Anthony Clare of the impact of shyness on his life
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Martin Bell
Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of his career as a TV war correspondent.
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Mel Calman
Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.
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Sir Colin Davis
Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
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RD Laing
A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
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Anita Roddick
Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.
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Oleg Gordievsky
Former British secret agent Oleg Gordievsky talks to Professor Anthony Clare.
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Dame Barbara Cartland
The romantic fiction writer talks about her career and strongly held beliefs.
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Ken Russell
The film director tells Dr Anthony Clare about his early life and love of the image.
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Ruth Rendell
The queen of crime reveals why she is jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'.
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Spike Milligan
The writer and comedian talks about the impact of shell shock on his mental health.
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Billie Whitelaw
The actress tells Anthony Clare about the profound impact Samuel Beckett had on her life.
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Zoe Wanamaker
Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.
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Ed McBain
The crime novelist tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and commitment to writing.
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Steven Berkoff
The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood.
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Hanif Kureishi
The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.
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Nicola Horlick
The financier, dubbed 'superwoman', talks about coping with family illness.
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Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
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Wayne Sleep
The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.

























