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Great Lives Episodes Episode guide
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Poet Douglas Dunn nominates Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island.
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Charles M Schulz
Valerie Grove selects Charles M Schulz, creator of the Peanuts cartoon strip.
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Ian Dury
Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury.
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Noel Coward
TV producer Peter Bazalgette chooses the actor, lyricist and playwright, Noel Coward.
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Elizabeth I
Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen chooses Queen Elizabeth I.
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Bernard Manning nominates Mother Teresa
Comedian Bernard Manning assesses the achievements of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
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Sir Bruce Forsyth
Sir Bruce Forsyth, nominated by the political writer and broadcaster Steve Richards