Oscar Wilde
Will Self nominates Oscar Wilde. Read more
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Series 27
Will Self nominates Oscar Wilde.
Gertrude Stein
Erin Pizzey chooses Gertrude Stein. With Diana Souhami. Presented by Matthew Parris.
George Lyward
Tom Robinson explains how educationalist George Lyward saved his life.
Edward Said
Alexei Sayle nominates Edward Said, author of Orientalism.
John Ford
Eric Pickles chooses Hollywood director John Ford.
Goya
Diana Athill joins Matthew Parris to explore the life of Spanish painter Goya.
Sebastian Walker
Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.