Great Lives is a BBC Radio 4 biography series, produced in Bristol.
It has been presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and currently (since April 2006) Matthew Parris.
A distinguished guest is asked to nominate the person it feels is truly deserving of the title "Great Life".
The presenter and a recognised expert (a biographer, family member or fellow practitioner) are on hand to discuss the person's life.
1Coward was previously nominated by Peter Bazalgette in Series 4 Programme 1