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Jack Jones
James considers the lasting impact of the trade union leader.
Roald Dahl
James Naughtie profiles the storyteller who enchanted children with his grotesque tales.
David Bowie
James Naughtie considers the influence of the musical innovator and trendsetter.
Talaiasi Labalaba
James Naughtie uncovers the little-known tale of SAS hero Talaiasi Labalaba.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
James Naughtie profiles Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist who discovered pulsars.
Roy Jenkins
James Naughtie profiles the politician who left the Labour Party to set up the SDP.
Vivienne Westwood
James Naughtie considers the headline-making fashion designer and former punk.
Jayaben Desai
James Naughtie profiles the sewing machinist who led an infamous strike in the 1970s.
Stuart Hall
James Naughtie profiles Stuart Hall, leading thinker on British culture, race and identity
David Attenborough
James Naughtie considers the celebrated broadcaster and naturalist.
Margaret Thatcher
James Naughtie considers the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.
David Hockney
James Naughtie profiles the artist who has long been at the forefront of British art.
Billy Connolly
James Naughtie considers Scottish comedian Billy Connolly,
Ralph Robins
James Naughtie on the industrialist credited with turning around Rolls Royce's fortunes.
Amartya Sen
James Naughtie profiles the Nobel prize-winning economist.
Salman Rushdie
James Naughtie considers the Booker Prize-winning British Indian novelist.
Anita Roddick
James Naughtie considers the influence of one of Britain's most successful businesswomen.
Norman Foster
James considers the architect who has transformed the world's skylines and landscapes.
Charles Saatchi
James Naughtie reflects on the high-flying advertising executive and art collector.
Goldie
James Naughtie considers the contribution of the musician, artist and DJ.
John Hume/David Trimble
Jim Naughtie profiles the Irish politicians who shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.
Doreen Lawrence
Jim Naughtie profiles the campaigner and mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
Tim Berners-Lee
The inventor of the World Wide Web and unlikely hero of the Olympic opening ceremony.
Diana, Princess of Wales
James Naughtie reflects on the glamorous life and untimely death of the Princess of Wales.
Alex Salmond
Jim Naughtie considers the Scottish politician with a passion for an independent Scotland.
Tony Blair
James Naughtie profiles Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who swept to power in 1997.
Fred Goodwin
Jim Naughtie considers Fred Goodwin, the banker now bereft of his knighthood.
Rupert Murdoch
James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.
Simon Cowell
James Naughtie profiles Simon Cowell, who made his name and fortune on talent shows.
Queen Elizabeth II
James Naughtie profiles Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012.