First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Richard Holmes sets out his two rules of biography: following in the footsteps of his subjects and separating the facts from the speculations. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Richard Holmes examines the often ignored lives of women in the early history of science. Frequently derided by the male establishment, their contribution was a crucial catalyst. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Can the art of life-writing be taught? And what do students hope to achieve in pursuit of their subjects? Richard Holmes explores how we chronicle the lives of others. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
The death of Shelley in July 1822 is one of the most powerful of all Romantic legends. How does the story of the end of a life alter our perception of all that has gone before? Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
When William Blake died in 1827, he was 'already a forgotten man'. How was he resurrected? A meditation on the art of biography by a master of the genre, Richard Holmes. Show more
