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Matthew Bannister on

Dame Cleo Laine, whose glorious voice was equally at home singing jazz, pop and classical music. Her daughter Jacqui Dankworth shares her memories.

Hulk Hogan, who spearheaded the transformation of American wrestling from niche activity to global phenomenon.

Professor Margaret Boden, whose expertise in cognitive science helped to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Tom Lehrer, the American satirical songwriter and mathematician. We have a tribute from Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

Producer: Ed Prendeville

Archive used
First Lady of Jazz – Cleo Laine, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4 Extra, 30/10/2022; Front Row, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 28/05/2018; Desert Island Discs, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 05/09/1997; Jonathan Ross Presents: Hulk Hogan, 91¸£ÀûÉç One, 14/04/1994; Is Wrestling Fake? – Hulk Hogan, Pebble Mill, 91¸£ÀûÉç One, 31/03/1993; WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man (Steel Cage Match), 1989; Hulk Hogan B-Roll, Including Strongest Slam and Hall of Fame Speech, provided by WWE; The Life Scientific – Margaret Boden, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4; Kaleidoscope, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 02/06/1980; Parkinson, 91¸£ÀûÉç One, 04/10/1980; Desert Island Discs: Tom Lehrer, 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4, 12/07/1980