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  1.

    Darcey Bussell

    Ballerina Darcey Bussell was the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principle dancer

  2. James Galway

    Flautist James Galway is known for being opinionated and straight forward

  3. Camille Anna Paglia

    The life and work of Professor Camille Anna Paglia, American author, teacher, feminist and social critic

  4. Oliver Sacks

    World- renowned neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks talks about his life and work.

  5. Michael Holding

    Cricketer Michael Holding discusses his career playing for the West Indies

  6. Gayatri Devi, Rajmata of Jaipur

    Gayatri Devi became a successful politian

  7. Sir Richard Rogers

    From 1996. An interview with the famed architect

  8. Queen Noor of Jordan

    Her Majesty Queen Noor the fourth wife of King Hussein of Jordan

  9. Dr Chad Varah

    Dr Chad Varah, founder of The Samaritans. His work began as a Church of England priest

  10. Jesse Jackson

    Baptist minister Reverend Jesse Jackson became a civil rights activist in the 1960s

  11. Helen Suzman

    Described as combative and courageous, Helen Suzman fought for democracy in South Africa.

  12. Ex-King Constantine of Hellenes

    In 1967 King Constantine of Hellenes fled Greece following a coup abolishing a Monarchy.

  13. James Wattana

    Professional snooker player James Wattana from Thailand achieved a 147 break in 1992.

  14. Norman 'Storming Norman' Schwarzkopf

    Norman 'Storming Norman' Schwarzkopf was assigned to liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi leader

  15. Betty Boothroyd

    The British House of Commons elects its first woman speaker, Betty Boothroyd.

  16. Sir Dirk Bogarde

    Sir Dirk Bogarde was an English actor and writer famed for his matin茅e roles

  17. Karl Popper

    Sir Karl Popper philosopher and professor

  18. Imran Khan

    Cricketer Imran Khan has the longest fast bowling career in history.

  19. President Mary Robinson

    President of Ireland Mary Robinson talks about social and political roles for women

  20. Mountaineer Chris Bonington

    English mountaineer Chris Bonington, the joys climbing and the tragedy of losing friends

  21. Shridath 'Sonny' Ramphal

    Sir Shridath 'Sonny' Ramphal was the Secretary General of the Commonwealth

  22. Sir Bernard Lovell

    The English physicist Sir Bernard Lovell talks about his work

  23. Anita Roddick

    An interview with Anita Roddick founder of the Body Shop

  24. Andrew Lloyd-Webber

    An interview with Andrew Lloyd-Webber