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Queen Elizabeth II

James Naughtie profiles Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012.

First broadcast: 07 Sep 2012

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Simon Cowell

James Naughtie profiles Simon Cowell, who made his name and fortune on talent shows.

First broadcast: 06 Sep 2012

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Rupert Murdoch

James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.

First broadcast: 05 Sep 2012

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Fred Goodwin

Jim Naughtie considers Fred Goodwin, the banker now bereft of his knighthood.

First broadcast: 04 Sep 2012

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Tony Blair

James Naughtie profiles Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who swept to power in 1997.

First broadcast: 03 Sep 2012

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Alex Salmond

Jim Naughtie considers the Scottish politician with a passion for an independent Scotland.

First broadcast: 31 Aug 2012

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Diana, Princess of Wales

James Naughtie reflects on the glamorous life and untimely death of the Princess of Wales.

First broadcast: 30 Aug 2012

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Tim Berners-Lee

The inventor of the World Wide Web and unlikely hero of the Olympic opening ceremony.

First broadcast: 29 Aug 2012

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Doreen Lawrence

Jim Naughtie profiles the campaigner and mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.

First broadcast: 28 Aug 2012

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John Hume/David Trimble

Jim Naughtie profiles the Irish politicians who shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.

First broadcast: 27 Aug 2012

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