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Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew nominates Russian composer Nicolai Medtner
Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew champions the pianist and composer Nicolai Medtner.
Comedian Helen Lederer on Joan Rivers
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives.
John Cooper Clarke on Johnny Green, road manager of The Clash
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
Helen Carr picks Christine de Pizan at the Gloucester history festival
Famous guests picks someone who has inspired their lives.
Alex Wheatle, the Bard of Brixton
Ashley John Baptiste chooses Alex Wheatle, author of the Crongton novels.
Spitfire pilot Jeffrey Quill picked by astronaut Tim Peake
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives.
Oliver Postgate
Andrew Davenport, creator of In the Night Garden, chooses Oliver Postgate.
Sylvia Plath
The writer Sylvia Plath, chosen by Lucy Jones.
Elizabeth Day on Hatshepsut
Famous guests pick someone they love or admire.
Comedian Stewart Lee on Derek Bailey
Stewart Lee chooses guitarist Derek Bailey.
