Great Lives

Matthew Parris is joined by Trevor Lyttleton, who picks William Gladstone. He moved between the Tory and Liberal parties, straddled the turn of the century, and became Prime Minister an unequalled four times during the Victorian era, despite being unpopular with the queen herself, the last time at the age of 82. Trevor sees him as a champion for the amazing abilities of older people everywhere.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 April 21st, 9:30pm and on BBC Radio 4 Extra April 23rd, 10:00am. See more...

Main Cast

Matthew Parris
Russell Kane
Sindhu Vee
Mobeen Azhar
Tristram Hunt
Norman Tempest
Ann Pasternak Slater
Image for Alistair McGowanAlistair McGowan
Beverley Knight
Trevor Lyttleton
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