Doreen Lawrence

Jim Naughtie profiles the campaigner and mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.

• 12 mins

Tim Berners-Lee

The inventor of the World Wide Web and unlikely hero of the Olympic opening ceremony.

• 12 mins

Diana, Princess of Wales

James Naughtie reflects on the glamorous life and untimely death of the Princess of Wales.

• 12 mins

Alex Salmond

Jim Naughtie considers the Scottish politician with a passion for an independent Scotland.

• 12 mins

Tony Blair

James Naughtie profiles Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who swept to power in 1997.

• 12 mins

Fred Goodwin

Jim Naughtie considers Fred Goodwin, the banker now bereft of his knighthood.

• 12 mins

Rupert Murdoch

James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.

• 12 mins

Simon Cowell

James Naughtie profiles Simon Cowell, who made his name and fortune on talent shows.

• 12 mins

Queen Elizabeth II

James Naughtie profiles Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012.

• 12 mins