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Matt Lucas on Freddie Mercury—Series 47
Matt Lucas chooses Freddie Mercury
Colin Chapman, creator of Lotus Cars, nominated by Rohan Silva—Series 47
Matthew Parris profiles the inventor of the car that changed the face of Formula One
Oliver Sacks chosen by neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan—Series 47
Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks is Suzanne O'Sullivan's hero, she tells Matthew Parris
Nikesh Shukla on the undefeated Muslim wrestler the Great Gama—Series 47
The Great Gama, the strongest man in the world, championed by author Nikesh Shukla.
Charlie Chaplin - not just funny but a political rebel according to Mark Steel—Series 47
Charlie Chaplin wasn’t funny but a political rebel. Mark Steel nominates him as his hero.
Tim Smit on Humphrey Jennings, Film Maker
Tim Smit of the Eden Project talks about the life of the artistHumphrey Jennings.
Russell Kane on Evelyn Waugh
Comedian Russell Kane nominates novelist Evelyn Waugh, with Ann Pasternak Slater helping.
Pioneer girl Laura Ingalls Wilder nominated by broadcaster Samira Ahmed
Laura Ingalls Wilder: author Tracy Chevalier joins Samira Ahmed
Vera Brittain—Series 26
Baroness Shirley Williams discusses her mother, feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain.
Christina Lamb on Benazir Bhutto—Series 46
9/9 Christina Lamb, author and journalist, nominates Benazir Bhutto as her great life.
