Compact Biographies

In the fifth episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the a woman who had massive success through her involvement with the Star Wars franchise as Prince Leia, but also someone who struggled with mental health and addiction - Carrie Fisher.

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In the fourth episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the woman who was the driving force behind the women's suffrage movement, which ultimately led to women being able to vote - Emmeline Pankhurst.

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In the third episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who brought about a unique period in English history when he removed the monarchy, resulting in England becoming, for a brief period, a republic - Oliver Cromwell.

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In the second episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the King of Pop - Michael Jackson.

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In the first episode of season 15 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a look at the life of a mysterious and talented actress who made a successful move from the silent movies to the talkies and who left an indelible mark on the early movie industry.

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In the tenth and final episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who became one of the world's first electrical engineers. He held over 300 patents and invented A/C electrical power - Nikola Tesla.

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In the ninth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who rose through the ranks of the British military, only to turn to politics and then become one of Britain's greatest prime ministers - Winston Churchill.

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In the eighth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the woman who became one of Hollywood's most critically acclaimed actresses and who won 4 Academy Awards during her 60-year career - Katharine Hepburn.

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In the seventh episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of a French navy officer who became a pioneering underwater explorer and documentary film-maker - Jacques Cousteau.

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In the sixth episode of season 14 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of Hollywood's leading men - Spencer Tracy.

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