Great Lives is a History Documentary programme.

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Great Lives

Author Ellie Gibson picks the British politician and writer Tony Benn, discussing his achievements with his biographer Jad Adams and programme host Matthew Parris. Including early archive interviews with the political figure.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 Extra February 26th, 10:00am and on BBC Radio 4 Extra February 26th, 4:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Matthew Parris
Richard Stirling
Tom Allen
Russell Grant
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