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Philip K Dick
Michael Sheen champions Philip K Dick who has had an influence on his production of Hamlet
Gerald Durrell
Former footballer Graeme le Saux champions conservationist Gerald Durrell.
Hildegard Von Bingen
Cerys Matthews on why 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen qualifies as a great life.
Edwin Lutyens
Simon Jenkins proposes Edwin Lutyens, architect of New Delhi and the Cenotaph.
Hans Fallada
Fast Show comic Simon Day tells Matthew Parris why he is fascinated by writer Hans Fallada
William Shakespeare
Poetry curator Daisy Goodwin nominates the Bard himself, William Shakespeare.
Eduardo Paolozzi
Restaurateur Antonio Carluccio nominates the Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
Emily Dickinson
The reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson is the choice of fellow poet Gwyneth Lewis.
Kirsty MacColl
Broadcaster Janice Long champions the life and work of singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl.
Graham Greene
War reporter Tim Butcher chooses an exploration into the strange world of Graham Greene.
