Dame Cleo Laine, Hulk Hogan, Margaret Boden, Tom Lehrer
Published: August 1, 2025
Duration: 27:46
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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, BBC Radio 4 Extra, 30/10/2022; Fr...