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Helen Lewis introduces some iconic figures from history and looks at the influence of their less well-known life partners.

For two decades, Great Lives on Radio 4 has explored what it takes to change the world. But Helen Lewis wants to ask a different question: what does it take to live with someone who changes the world?

Behind the history of genius lies a second, hidden history: the stories of people who give geniuses the time they need to flourish. This series explores the many "supporting roles" needed to sustain an apparently "singular" genius.

In this first episode we meet Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a man who falsely claimed to be the genius behind some terrible paintings.

Written by Helen Lewis with additional voices from Joshua Higgott
Producer: Richard Morris
Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Sound Design: Chris Maclean

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Fri 11 Mar 2022 14:45

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  • Wed 25 Aug 2021 23:00
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Five great wives from history you need to know about

Five great wives from history you need to know about

Helen Lewis explores the oft forgotten women behind some of history's most iconic men.