Cherie Blair was launched into the public eye in 1997 as the wife of new Prime Minister – Tony Blair. However professionally, Cherie Blair is known as Cherie Booth QC and is an English barrister.

Bill Bailley

Nov 23rd, 2008 24m 8s

Bill Bailey is oneof the UK’s funniest stand-up comedian, musician and actor, known for appearing on ‘Have I Got News for You’, ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’, ‘QI’, and ‘Black Books’ as well as his stand up comedy. He is a self proclaimed “confuse

Patsy Kensit

Nov 17th, 2008 17m 18s

Danny Wallace talks to actress Patsy Kensit about her life and influences.

Ray Mears

Nov 10th, 2008 25m 57s

Ray Mears is a British author who over the last decade has become recognised throughout the world as an expert on the subject of bushcraft and survival techniques. He has also become a household name through his television series: Ray Mears’ Bu

Richard Madeley

Nov 3rd, 2008 24m 17s

Mark Forrest talks to TV presenter Richard Madeley about his life and influences.

Ricky Gervais

Oct 26th, 2008 42m 5s

From working in an office to creating the award-winning comedy, The Office – and now starring in a Hollywood movie – Ricky Gervais is one of Britain's best-known personalities. But who are the people who helped him get where he is today? Mark F

Raymond Blanc

Oct 19th, 2008 17m 46s

Renowned chef, Raymond Blanc, joins Danny Wallace on the DNA-list this week. Alongside some amusing tales from the kitchen, hear about about how Maman Blanc’s cooking has led to a lifetime inspiration of healthy cooking for Raymond and how his

Geri Halliwell

Oct 12th, 2008 21m 25s

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 suc

Deborah Meaden

Oct 5th, 2008 24m 4s

On the show 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. Plus learn about the key values which Deborah considers to be

Michael Portillo

Sep 28th, 2008 25m 51s

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

Alfie Boe

Sep 21st, 2008 28m 34s

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 decision

Joseph Fiennes

Sep 14th, 2008 24m 2s

From early memories of his primary school teacher, Mrs Wilkinson through to the individuals later on in life who shaped his acting career, Joseph Fiennes joins Danny Wallace on the DNA-List this Sunday to reveal the people who have been a sourc