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Great Lives

Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives

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    Series 26 Razia Sultana

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    9/9. Conservative politician Baroness Warsi nominates a 13th-century Indian princess.

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    1. Series 26 Vera Brittain

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      Available since Tue, 31 Jan 2012.

      8/9. Baroness Shirley Williams discusses her mother, the feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain.

    2. Series 26 Gracie Allen

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      7/9. Actress Emma Kennedy chooses the life of the American comedienne Gracie Allen.

    3. Series 26 Joseph Rotblat

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      Available since Tue, 17 Jan 2012.

      6/9. Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Rees champions the life of his hero, physicist Joseph Rotblat.

    4. Series 26 Lonnie Donegan

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      Available since Tue, 10 Jan 2012.

      5/9. Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.

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