James Naughtie profiles 60 public figures nominated to mark the diamond jubilee
Radio 4 Extra,·59 episodes
James Naughtie profiles the storyteller who enchanted children with his grotesque tales.
27 Jul 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers the influence of the musical innovator and trendsetter.
30 Jul 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie uncovers the little-known tale of SAS hero Talaiasi Labalaba.
31 Jul 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist who discovered pulsars.
02 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles the politician who left the Labour Party to set up the SDP.
03 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers the headline-making fashion designer and former punk.
06 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles the sewing machinist who led an infamous strike in the 1970s.
07 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Stuart Hall, leading thinker on British culture, race and identity
09 Aug 2012,·12 mins
A profile of Sir David Attenborough - Britain's well-known broadcaster and naturalist.
10 Aug 2012,·15 mins
James Naughtie considers the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.
13 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles the artist who has long been at the forefront of British art.
14 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers Scottish comedian Billy Connolly,
15 Aug 2012,·15 mins
James Naughtie on the industrialist credited with turning around Rolls Royce's fortunes.
16 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles the Nobel prize-winning economist.
17 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers the Booker Prize-winning British Indian novelist.
20 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers the influence of one of Britain's most successful businesswomen.
21 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James considers the architect who has transformed the world's skylines and landscapes.
22 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie reflects on the high-flying advertising executive and art collector.
23 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie considers the contribution of the musician, artist and DJ.
24 Aug 2012,·12 mins
Jim Naughtie profiles the Irish politicians who shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.
27 Aug 2012,·12 mins
Jim Naughtie profiles the campaigner and mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
28 Aug 2012,·12 mins
The inventor of the World Wide Web and unlikely hero of the Olympic opening ceremony.
29 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie reflects on the glamorous life and untimely death of the Princess of Wales.
30 Aug 2012,·12 mins
Jim Naughtie considers the Scottish politician with a passion for an independent Scotland.
31 Aug 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who swept to power in 1997.
03 Sep 2012,·12 mins
Jim Naughtie considers Fred Goodwin, the banker now bereft of his knighthood.
04 Sep 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.
05 Sep 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Simon Cowell, who made his name and fortune on talent shows.
06 Sep 2012,·12 mins
James Naughtie profiles Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012.
07 Sep 2012,·12 mins
