Great Lives Topics - 19th-century LGBT people

19th-century LGBT people in all BBC programmes

Edward Lear — Series 15

Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
Lord Byron — Series 1

Writer Sue Limb chooses the 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' poet, Lord Byron.

Release date:
19 Jul 2002
Ludwig II of Bavaria — Series 26

Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
Oscar Wilde — Series 27

Will Self nominates Oscar Wilde.

Release date:
10 Apr 2012
Tchaikovsky — Series 5

Economist Ruth Lea chooses the great Russian composer. Stephen Johnson adds his expertise.

Release date:
16 Apr 2004