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.
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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
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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.
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Vivienne Westwood
James Naughtie considers the headline-making fashion designer and former punk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jack Jones
James considers the lasting impact of the trade union leader.