Matthew Bannister on
The rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard, whose flamboyant performances and powerful vocal style influenced many who came after him.
Janet Carr, the psychologist whose long-running study changed attitudes to people with Down’s Syndrome.
John Horton Conway, the playful mathematician who invented the Game of Life.
Florian Schneider, th ... Show More
Jul 4
Courtney Griffiths KC, Sara Venn, Nina Kuscik, Mohammad Hussain
Matthew Bannister on Courtney Griffiths, one of the first black lawyers to become a Queen’s Counsel. Sara Venn, who turned unloved spaces in Bristol into community gardens growing food for low-income families. Nina Kuscik, the American marathon runner who broke down barriers to w ... Show More
27m 50s
Jun 27
Michael Lachmann, Pik-sen Lim, Leon Krier, David 'Syd' Lawrence
Matthew Bannister on The TV director Michael Lachmann who made some of the most acclaimed documentaries about science. Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock pays tribute. Pik-sen Lim who became one of the most recognisable East Asian actors on British TV. Leon Krier, ... Show More
27m 50s
Jun 20
Sir Geoff Palmer, Barbara Holdridge, Kim Woodburn, Sly Stone
John Wilson onSir Godfrey “Geoff” Palmer, the scientist whose discovery of a new brewing method revolutionized the industry and saved them millions of poundsBarbara Holdridge, the entrepreneur who co-founded a new record label that paved the way for the audiobook industry Kim Woo ... Show More
27m 43s
Feb 2022
55. Jon Ronson: The Satanic Panic
When day-care employee, Kelly Michaels, is accused of playing the piano naked in front of children, she is speechless. The case escalates and soon Kelly Michaels is faced with charges of outlandish crimes. The trial changes her life forever. She spends years in prison before bein ... Show More
40m 44s
Oct 2020
Sir Cliff Richard, Elvis Costello, Grace Dent, Jazz Morley, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, Elvis Costello and Grace Dent for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sir Cliff Richard and Jazz Morley.
36m 15s
Jan 2024
The Symphony
“Just keep going.”—Dave Chappelle
Featuring, in order of appearance:
Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon Stewart
Contains music by:
Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie Wonder
Record ... Show More
28m 39s