Series 26

Lonnie Donegan

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

• 30 mins

Series 26

Joseph Rotblat

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

• 30 mins

Series 26

Gracie Allen

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

• 30 mins

Series 26

Vera Brittain

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

• 30 mins

Series 26

Razia Sultana

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

• 30 mins