Compact Biographies

Sally Ride became a symbol of possibility on 18 June 1983, when she flew aboard Space Shuttle Challenger as the first American woman in space. But her legacy reaches far beyond that historic mission. Trained as a physicist, Ride worked on NASA missions, investigated the Challenger disaster, and later dedicated her life to science education, determined to open doors for future generations. This episode explores how preparation, intelligence, and quiet resolve reshaped who gets to belong in space.
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He fought injustice with faith, humour, and an unshakeable belief in human dignity. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the moral conscience of South Africa whose voice helped dismantle apartheid and guide a nation toward truth, reconciliation, and hope. From the darkest years of oppression to the fragile work of healing, this is the story of a leader who believed that compassion could change the world.
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She changed science by watching quietly, and she changed the world by speaking bravely. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist whose work transformed how we understand animals, humanity, and our responsibility to the natural world. From her groundbreaking research in Gombe to her lifelong advocacy for conservation and compassion, this is the story of a woman whose influence endures far beyond her lifetime.
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Feared on the battlefield and celebrated as the ideal knight, the Black Prince was England's greatest warrior heir. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of Edward of Woodstock, the prince who shattered French armies during the Hundred Years' War and forged a legend he would never live to outgrow.
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Brilliant, unconventional, and tragically mistreated, Alan Turing helped shape the modern world long before it knew his name. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of the mathematician whose ideas laid the foundations of computing, whose wartime work helped defeat Nazi Germany, and whose legacy continues to define the digital age.
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