Peter Frankopan on Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

The best-selling historian Peter Frankopan nominates Russia's "father of space travel"

• 28 mins

Jessie Ware on Donna Summer

The singer and podcaster, Jessie Ware, chooses the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.

• 28 mins

Ernie Bevin, forgotten political giant

Frances O'Grady nominates Ernie Bevin

• 28 mins

Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams

The comedian, presenter, and writer Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.

• 28 mins

Sir David Adjaye on Okwui Enwezor

Curator and educator Okwui Enwezor championed by the architect Sir David Adjaye.

• 28 mins

James Graham on John Maynard Keynes

The acclaimed playwright tells Matthew Parris why he's inspired by Keynes' life and work.

• 28 mins

Xuanzang, Chinese monk and traveller

Michael Wood on the great Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang.

• 28 mins

Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII

Who would marry a serial killer? Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII

• 28 mins

David Spiegelhalter on Frank Ramsey

Statistician David Spiegelhalter champions the short, brilliant life of Frank Ramsey.

• 28 mins

The Great Lives of Great Lives

After 450 episodes, Matthew Parris thinks it's time to find out what makes a great life.

• 28 mins

Diane Morgan on Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

Comedian and actor Diane Morgan chooses the life of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

• 28 mins

Rob Rinder on Jessica Mitford.

Jessica Mitford is championed by Robert Rinder.

• 28 mins

David Jonsson on Jean Michel Basquiat

Actor David Jonsson champions artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

• 28 mins