Great Lives is a History Documentary programme.

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Great Lives

Matthew Parris invites comedienne and actress Isy Suttie to explain why she is fascinated by the life and works of Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter Jake Thackray, who was influenced by Georges Brassens and Jacques Brel.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 Extra November 13th, 10:00am and on BBC Radio 4 Extra November 13th, 4:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Matthew Parris
Isy Suttie
Jesse Norman
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
Image for Ian McKellenIan McKellen
Image for Ben KingsleyBen Kingsley
Image for Sally PhillipsSally Phillips
Image for Brian CoxBrian Cox
Image for Niamh CusackNiamh Cusack
Mark Steel
Gary Kemp
Image for Mike LeighMike Leigh
Kate Williams
Image for John FordJohn Ford
Andrew Davenport
Image for Jim CarterJim Carter