Who are we? Who has helped shape us? Who has inspired
us, encouraged us, knocked us down or picked us back up?
We’ve teamed up with Classic FM to bring you The DNA-List.
The DNA-List gets under the skin of a different celebrity each
week, tracing their journey to success and discovering
the people who’ve made them who they are today.
Listen to their stories below.
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I am Ray Mears
His passion for bushcraft has taken him around the world and led to friendships with many of the Earth's first Nations. Ray has made it his mission to teach the skills he has learnt to students in the UK through the medium of television and his School of Wilderness and Bushcraft - Woodlore that he established in 1983.
Broadcast date: Sun, 09 November 2008
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I am Richard Madeley
Born in Romford, Essex, Richard began his media career in local newspapers. At 19 he joined BBC Cumbria as a news producer and presenter. Richard Madeley is probably best known for his marriage to Judy Finnigan and their celebrity stardom as television presenters on This Morning - often referred to as the Richard and Judy Show.
Broadcast date: Sun, 02 November 2008
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I am Ricky Gervais
Find out about Ricky's upbringing as the baby of the family and the inspiration of his English teacher at an age when he considered himself to be a 'dosser' and an 'under-achiever'.
Broadcast date: Sun, 26 October 2008
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I am Raymond Blanc
Hear more about how Maman Blanc's cooking led to a lifetime inspiration of healthy cooking for Raymond and how his varied career path paved the way to becoming a world class chef. With a number of amusing tales from the kitchen.
Broadcast date: Sun, 19 October 2008
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I am Geri Halliwell
Geraldine Estelle Halliwell, probably best known as former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell has achieved a lot more than being one of the top selling recording artists in the 1990s with the girl group the Spice Girls, which became one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling in excessof 55 million records worldwide.
Broadcast date: Sun, 12 October 2008
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I am Deborah Meaden
Best known as one of the 'Dragons' on the BBC show 'Dragon's Den'. Find out why Deborah considers herself to be her main source of inspiration in life and how the support of her sister encouraged her to pursue an entrepreneurial career.
Broadcast date: Sun, 05 October 2008
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I am Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo reveals why he thinks there is very little difference between politics and showbusiness and gives an insight into life within the House of Commons with an interesting tale of how Margaret Thatcher's presence was felt as soon as she entered into the room.
Broadcast date: Sun, 28 September 2008
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I am Alfie Boe
From the customer in the TVR factory who initially spotted his talent through to the film director who cast him into his first broadway show, Alfie identifies the individuals who have helped to shape his singing career and inspired his decisions along the way.
Broadcast date: Sun, 21 September 2008
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I am Joseph Fiennes
Actor Joseph Fiennes is the first guest to talk to Danny Wallace on the DNA-List. From early memories of his primary school teacher, Mrs Wilkinson, through to the individuals later on in life who shaped his acting career, Fiennes joins Danny Wallace to reveal the people who have been a source of inspiration throughout his life.
Broadcast date: Sun, 14 September 2008
