Great Lives

Stirling Moss nominates Argentine racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio, who dominated international motor sport in the post-war years, winning five world titles in an illustrious career. Matthew Parris investigates the life of the man many call 'the greatest driver of all time'.

Genre: History Documentary

When is Great Lives next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 Extra July 17th, 10:00am and on BBC Radio 4 Extra July 17th, 4:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

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
Image for Jim CarterJim Carter
Image for Julien TempleJulien Temple
Sudha Bhuchar
Victor Spinetti
Carole Cook