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Tim Berners-Lee
The inventor of the World Wide Web and unlikely hero of the Olympic opening ceremony.
Diana, Princess of Wales
James Naughtie reflects on the glamorous life and untimely death of the Princess of Wales.
Alex Salmond
Jim Naughtie considers the Scottish politician with a passion for an independent Scotland.
Tony Blair
James Naughtie profiles Tony Blair, the Labour Prime Minister who swept to power in 1997.
Fred Goodwin
Jim Naughtie considers Fred Goodwin, the banker now bereft of his knighthood.
Rupert Murdoch
James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.
Simon Cowell
James Naughtie profiles Simon Cowell, who made his name and fortune on talent shows.
Queen Elizabeth II
James Naughtie profiles Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2012.
