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Great Lives Episodes

  1. Next Thursday 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Harry Houdini

    Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.

  2. Next Thursday 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Harry Houdini

    Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.

  3. Next Friday 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Harry Houdini

    Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini, with help from biographer William Kalush.

  4. Thu 5 Nov 2026 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace

    Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace

  5. Thu 5 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace

    Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace

  6. Fri 6 Nov 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Bill Bailey on Alfred Russel Wallace

    Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace

  7. Thu 12 Nov 2026 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Diane Morgan on Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

    Comedian and actor Diane Morgan chooses the life of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

  8. Thu 12 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Diane Morgan on Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

    Comedian and actor Diane Morgan chooses the life of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

  9. Fri 13 Nov 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Diane Morgan on Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding

    Comedian and actor Diane Morgan chooses the life of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding