Great Lives is a History Documentary programme.

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Great Lives

City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint, the pioneer of women's cricket. Joined by journalist and historian Raf Nicholson, their task is to convince presenter Matthew Parris that she qualifies as a great life.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 Extra July 16th, 10:00am and on BBC Radio 4 Extra July 16th, 4:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Matthew Parris
Adil Ray
Robert Rinder
Helena Morrissey
Raf Nicholson
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