Interviews with influential writers, politicians and artists
World Service,Β·24 episodes
An interview with Andrew Lloyd-Webber
An interview with Anita Roddick founder of the Body Shop
The English physicist Sir Bernard Lovell talks about his work
Sir Shridath 'Sonny' Ramphal was the Secretary General of the Commonwealth
English mountaineer Chris Bonington, the joys climbing and the tragedy of losing friends
President of Ireland Mary Robinson talks about social and political roles for women
Cricketer Imran Khan has the longest fast bowling career in history.
Sir Karl Popper philosopher and professor
Sir Dirk Bogarde was an English actor and writer famed for his matinΓ©e roles
The British House of Commons elects its first woman speaker, Betty Boothroyd.
Norman 'Storming Norman' Schwarzkopf was assigned to liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi leader
Professional snooker player James Wattana from Thailand achieved a 147 break in 1992.
In 1967 King Constantine of Hellenes fled Greece following a coup abolishing a Monarchy.
Described as combative and courageous, Helen Suzman fought for democracy in South Africa.
Baptist minister Reverend Jesse Jackson became a civil rights activist in the 1960s
Dr Chad Varah, founder of The Samaritans. His work began as a Church of England priest
Her Majesty Queen Noor the fourth wife of King Hussein of Jordan
From 1996. An interview with the famed architect
Gayatri Devi became a successful politian
Cricketer Michael Holding discusses his career playing for the West Indies
World- renowned neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks talks about his life and work.
The life and work of Professor Camille Anna Paglia, American author, teacher, feminist and social critic
Flautist James Galway is known for being opinionated and straight forward
Ballerina Darcey Bussell was the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principle dancer
