Great Lives is a History Documentary programme.

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Great Lives

Ashley John-Baptiste chooses Alex Wheatle, author of the Crongton novels. He is joined by authors Lemn Sissay and Vanessa Walters. Featuring archive recordings of Wheatle at the Hay Festival in 2024 and on Graham Norton's radio show.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 December 28th, 4:30pm and on BBC Radio 4 December 29th, 3:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Matthew Parris
Hanif Kureishi
Sara Cox
Jim Moir
Lemn Sissay
John Cooper Clarke
Chris Salewicz
Ashley John-Baptiste
Helen Carr
Vanessa Walters
Charlotte Cooper-Davis
Topper Headen
Helen Lederer
Kirsty Lang
Joe Queenan
Image for Caroline QuentinCaroline Quentin
Image for Maureen LipmanMaureen Lipman
Image for Stephen FrearsStephen Frears
Image for Simon CallowSimon Callow
Image for Stephen FryStephen Fry