Your History
The life stories of the people who have shaped our own, told through the obituaries pages of The Times. As Nelson Mandela noted, “you can't really be proud of yourself if you don't know your history”. Anna Temkin, Deputy Obituaries Editor at The Times, introduces the endlessly fascinating stories that tell us about how we got to this point in history - the stories of a lifetime well lived.
The Times has published daily obituaries for over a century. Now, each week Anna builds on that legacy and explores that rich archive, joined by voices from across the paper to analyse the lives which have enriched and informed today's society.
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"Offbeat, relaxed, and never overly reverential about his craft". The actor Donald Sutherland was described as one of the finest actors never to win an Oscar. And we recall the life of Leah Levin, who in spite of holding no legal...
Show moreBob Dylan wrote Françoise Hardy a poem before they even met. But the iconic french singer-songwriter was irritated by the public's fascination of her beauty rather than her music. And we explore the work of the psychologist, Sue Johnson,...
Show more'Trust me, I'm a doctor' was an instruction many were happy to follow. The BBC show's host, Michael Mosley, combined infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the scientific method. Today we hear his story, plus that of William Anders,...
Show moreToday, we hear two remarkable stories of dogged determination. First, the inspirational life of Rob Burrow, the Rugby League star who campaigned so bravely in the face of his motor neurone disease diagnosis. And second, the Oscar winning...
Show moreEach week we explore two fascinating lives. Often they’ll be remarkable people whose achievements are universally celebrated. But sometimes, they’ll be people whose lives have other significance. Today we hear two life stories: one about...
Show moreIntroducing Your History, where each week we detail absorbing, life-affirming accounts of remarkable lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
