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An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

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    Elon Musk

    Sat 10 Sep 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the billionaire business magnate and inventor Elon Musk.

  • Amber Rudd

    Sat 3 Sep 2016

    Becky Milligan profiles the new home secretary, Amber Rudd.

  • Seumas Milne

    Sat 27 Aug 2016

    Adam Fleming profiles Jeremy Corbyn's spin doctor Seumas Milne.

  • Laura Trott

    Sat 20 Aug 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the first British woman to win four Olympic golds.

  • Stephen Hough

    Sat 13 Aug 2016

    Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Pianist Stephen Hough.

  • Sonia Friedman

    Sat 30 Jul 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the life and career of theatre producer Sonia Friedman.

  • Owen Smith

    Sun 24 Jul 2016

    Edward Stourton profiles Labour leadership contender, Owen Smith.

  • Theresa May

    Sat 16 Jul 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the new prime minister, Theresa May.

  • Andrea Leadsom

    Sat 9 Jul 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Conservative leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom.

  • Stephen Crabb

    Sat 2 Jul 2016

    Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.

  • Michael Eavis

    Sat 25 Jun 2016

    Methodist, dairy farmer - oh, and he runs a festival. Mark Coles profiles Michael Eavis.

  • Amanda Spielman

    Sat 18 Jun 2016

    Amanda Spielman is set to take over as chief inspector of schools in England.

  • Mike Ashley

    Sat 11 Jun 2016

    Edward Stourton profiles Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley.

  • Nicolas Maduro

    Sat 4 Jun 2016

    The life and times of embattled Venezuelan president and radical icon Nicolas Maduro.

  • Jose Mourinho

    Sat 28 May 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Jose Mourinho, the 'special one'.

  • Ruth Davidson

    Sat 21 May 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Ruth Davidson, who has detoxified the Conservatives in Scotland.

  • Carolyn McCall

    Sat 14 May 2016

    Mark Coles profiles easyJet's high-flying CEO, Dame Carolyn McCall.

  • Lord Dubs

    Sat 7 May 2016

    Profiles of people making headlines. Mark Coles profiles Labour politician Lord Dubs.

  • Liz Clegg

    Sat 30 Apr 2016

    Becky Milligan profiles Liz Clegg, volunteer in the so-called Calais Jungle.

  • Sir Martin Sorrell

    Sat 23 Apr 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Sir Martin Sorrell, the Don Draper of the 21st century.

  • Jamie Vardy

    Sat 16 Apr 2016

    Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy.

  • Sanjeev Gupta

    Sat 9 Apr 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Sanjeev Gupta, the potential saviour of Britain's steel industry.

  • Sophie Okonedo

    Sat 2 Apr 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new 蜜芽传媒 drama Undercover.

  • Nick Denton

    Sat 26 Mar 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the British journalist whose website has been sued for $140 million.

  • Frauke Petry

    Sat 19 Mar 2016

    Edward Stourton profiles the leader of Germany's Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party.

  • Ted Cruz

    Sat 12 Mar 2016

    Does Ted Cruz have what it takes to derail Donald Trump's bid to become US president?

  • Jenny Beavan

    Sat 5 Mar 2016

    Becky Milligan on costume designer Jenny Beavan, winner at the 2016 Baftas and Oscars.

  • Hartwig Fischer

    Sat 2 Jan 2016

    Chris Bowlby profiles Dr Hartwig Fischer, soon to be the director of the British Museum.

  • Maggie Smith

    Boxing Day 2015

    Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.

  • Elon Musk

    Sat 19 Dec 2015

    Mark Coles profiles the billionaire business magnate and inventor Elon Musk.

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