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John Lennon / Paul McCartney

James Naughtie assesses the pair at the heart of the Beatles, Lennon and McCartney.

• 15 mins

Margot Fonteyn

Jim Naughtie considers the life and legacy of the eminent prima ballerina.

• 12 mins

Peter Hall

James Naughtie considers the colossus of 20th century English theatre.

• 12 mins

Terence Conran

James considers the impact of Terence Conran - designer, retailer, restaurateur and writer

• 12 mins

Enoch Powell

James Naughtie considers the controversial parliamentarian Enoch Powell.

• 12 mins

Cicely Saunders

James Naughtie profiles the founder of the modern hospice movement.

• 12 mins

Basil D'Oliveira

James Naughtie remembers the South African cricketer who aided the fight against apartheid

• 12 mins

George Best

James Naughtie considers the life and achievements of the footballer from Northern Ireland

• 12 mins

Germaine Greer

James considers the provocative feminist and academic.

• 12 mins

Robert Edwards

James Naughtie profiles the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who pioneered IVF.

• 12 mins

Jack Jones

James considers the lasting impact of the trade union leader.

• 12 mins

Roald Dahl

James Naughtie profiles the storyteller who enchanted children with his grotesque tales.

• 12 mins

David Bowie

James Naughtie considers the influence of the musical innovator and trendsetter.

• 12 mins

Talaiasi Labalaba

James Naughtie uncovers the little-known tale of SAS hero Talaiasi Labalaba.

• 12 mins

Jocelyn Bell Burnell

James Naughtie profiles Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist who discovered pulsars.

• 12 mins

Roy Jenkins

James Naughtie profiles the politician who left the Labour Party to set up the SDP.

• 12 mins

Vivienne Westwood

James Naughtie considers the headline-making fashion designer and former punk.

• 12 mins

Jayaben Desai

James Naughtie profiles the sewing machinist who led an infamous strike in the 1970s.

• 12 mins

Stuart Hall

James Naughtie profiles Stuart Hall, leading thinker on British culture, race and identity

• 12 mins

David Attenborough

James Naughtie considers the celebrated broadcaster and naturalist.

• 12 mins

Margaret Thatcher

James Naughtie considers the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.

• 12 mins

David Hockney

James Naughtie profiles the artist who has long been at the forefront of British art.

• 12 mins

Billy Connolly

James Naughtie considers Scottish comedian Billy Connolly,

• 15 mins

Ralph Robins

James Naughtie on the industrialist credited with turning around Rolls Royce's fortunes.

• 12 mins

Amartya Sen

James Naughtie profiles the Nobel prize-winning economist.

• 12 mins

Salman Rushdie

James Naughtie considers the Booker Prize-winning British Indian novelist.

• 12 mins

Anita Roddick

James Naughtie considers the influence of one of Britain's most successful businesswomen.

• 12 mins

Norman Foster

James considers the architect who has transformed the world's skylines and landscapes.

• 12 mins

Charles Saatchi

James Naughtie reflects on the high-flying advertising executive and art collector.

• 12 mins

Goldie

James Naughtie considers the contribution of the musician, artist and DJ.

• 12 mins