Comedian Jessica Fostekew nominates the ancient English warrior queen, Boudica. Read more
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Jessica Fostekew on Boudica
Comedian Jessica Fostekew nominates the ancient English warrior queen, Boudica.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe picked by writer A N Wilson.
Ellen E Jones nominates Florynce Kennedy
Film journalist Ellen E Jones nominates the flamboyant American activist Florynce Kennedy
Mark Billingham chooses George Harrison
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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes
Artist Maggi Hambling picks her muse.
Benny Hill
Benny Hill is this week's surprising selection for Great Lives.
Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers
Guests pick great lives they admire or are passionate about.
Ned Ludd mythical leader of the Luddites
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt
Raymond Blanc on Professor Nicholas Kurti
Raymond Blanc chooses physicist Nicholas Kurti.
Tina Turner
Famous guests pick someone they are passionate about
Emily Williamson, co-founder of the RSPB
Notable guests pick someone who has inspired their lives.
