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Mel Calman

Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.

• 34 mins

Ruth Rendell

The queen of crime reveals why she is jaundiced about the idea of the 'happy family'.

• 39 mins

Billie Whitelaw

The actress tells Anthony Clare about the profound impact Samuel Beckett had on her life.

• 39 mins

Anita Roddick

Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.

• 39 mins

Martin Bell

Martin Bell explores the psychological aspects of his career as a TV war correspondent.

• 39 mins

Stephen Fry

The actor and writer opens up about love, self-loathing and contemplating suicide.

• 45 mins

Ann Widdecombe

The former MP opens up about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard.

• 45 mins

Nigel Kennedy

The maverick violin star talks to Dr Anthony Clare about schooling, family and music.

• 45 mins

Marjorie Wallace

The award-winning campaigning journalist tells Dr Anthony Clare about her major influences

• 45 mins

Paul Theroux

The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.

• 40 mins

Professor Norman Stone

Professor Norman Stone on loathing Oxford University and admiration of Thatcher.

• 45 mins

Gillian Slovo

The South African-born writer shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause

• 45 mins

Brian Masters

The award-winning author of Killing for Company talks about his notions of good and evil.

• 45 mins

Hanif Kureishi

The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.

• 45 mins

Gitta Sereny

Gitta chose controversial figures for biographies and believed we are all born 'good'.

• 45 mins

Wayne Sleep

The dancer shares his thoughts on success, an awkward childhood, his physique and more.

• 45 mins

Lord Lawson

Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.

• 45 mins

Nicola Horlick

The financier, dubbed 'superwoman', talks about coping with family illness.

• 45 mins

Steven Berkoff

The director and playwright tells Anthony Clare about his lonely childhood.

• 45 mins

Ed McBain

The crime novelist tells Anthony Clare about his childhood and commitment to writing.

• 45 mins

Zoe Wanamaker

Actress Zoe Wanamaker opens up to Anthony Clare about her childhood and upbringing.

• 45 mins

Oleg Gordievsky

Former British secret agent Oleg Gordievsky talks to Professor Anthony Clare.

• 39 mins

Sir Colin Davis

Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.

• 39 mins