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James Earl Jones, the versatile actor whose roles ranged from the voice of Darth Vader to Tennessee Williams and Shakespeare. Adrian Lester pays tribute.

Dr. Helen Fisher, the biological anthropologist who researched the science behind romantic love.

Sergio Mendes, who introduced the world to his unique style of Brazilian music. His friend Herb Alpert shares memories of creating classic albums together.

Maureen Nicol who founded the National Housewives’ Register to bring together homemaking women for stimulating conversation.

Interviewee:- Adrian Lester
Interviewee:- Dr Justin Garcia
Interviewee:- Herb Alpert
Interviewee:-Simon Nicols
Interviewee:- Gill Wignall

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Archive used:

Hardtalk 06/12/11; The Lion King, 1994, Directors Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff, Walt Disney Feature Animation; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 1980, Director Irvin Kirshner, LucasFilm Ltd; ´óÏó´«Ã½ Woman’s Hour, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4, 18/03/2009; Episode 118: Helen Fisher - Understanding Why We Love, Keep Talking Podcast, YouTube upload 30/08/2024; The brain in Love – Helen Fisher, Ted Talk, YouTube Upload, 15/07/2008 ; The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum , ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2, 27/07/2010; ´óÏó´«Ã½, SERGIO MENDES AND BRASIL '77 12/03/1974; J to Z , ´óÏó´«Ã½Radio 3, 16/07/2022; Maureen Nicol 60th Anniversary, NWR, 21/02/2020; Woman’s Hour, 19/08/1985