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The New Elizabethans

To mark Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, James Naughtie introduces the 60 new Elizabethans who reflect and define her reign. The 60 have been chosen by a panel of historians.

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    David Attenborough

    James Naughtie considers the celebrated broadcaster and naturalist.

    Aug 10, 2012
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    Stuart Hall

    James Naughtie profiles Stuart Hall, leading thinker on British culture, ...

    James Naughtie profiles Stuart Hall, leading thinker on British culture, race and identity

    Aug 9, 2012 Read more
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    Jayaben Desai

    James Naughtie profiles the sewing machinist who led an infamous ...

    James Naughtie profiles the sewing machinist who led an infamous strike in the 1970s.

    Aug 7, 2012 Read more
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    Vivienne Westwood

    James Naughtie considers the headline-making fashion designer and former punk.

    Aug 6, 2012
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    Roy Jenkins

    James Naughtie profiles the politician who left the Labour Party ...

    James Naughtie profiles the politician who left the Labour Party to set up the SDP.

    Aug 3, 2012 Read more
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    Jocelyn Bell Burnell

    James Naughtie profiles Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist who discovered ...

    James Naughtie profiles Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist who discovered pulsars.

    Aug 2, 2012 Read more
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    Talaiasi Labalaba

    James Naughtie uncovers the little-known tale of SAS hero Talaiasi ...

    James Naughtie uncovers the little-known tale of SAS hero Talaiasi Labalaba.

    Jul 31, 2012 Read more
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    David Bowie

    James Naughtie considers the influence of the musical innovator and ...

    James Naughtie considers the influence of the musical innovator and trendsetter.

    Jul 30, 2012 Read more
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    Roald Dahl

    James Naughtie profiles the storyteller who enchanted children with his ...

    James Naughtie profiles the storyteller who enchanted children with his grotesque tales.

    Jul 27, 2012 Read more
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    Jack Jones

    James considers the lasting impact of the trade union leader.

    Jul 26, 2012
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