Profile Episodes Episode guide
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Alastair Cook
Mark Coles profiles the England cricket captain Alastair Cook.
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Pep Guardiola
Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football
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Margaret Hodge
Edward Stourton on Margaret Hodge, who is enjoying an Indian summer in her political life.
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Alisher Usmanov
Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
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Robert Mueller
Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, the long-serving and influential director of the FBI.
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Elizabeth Llewellyn
Mary Ann Seighart profiles Elizabeth Llewellyn, the late-blossoming opera star.
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Jeff Bezos
Amazon has changed the world. Now its founder Jeff Bezos has his sights on the stars.
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Lucy Winkett
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lucy Winkett, a favourite to become the first female bishop.
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Magnus Carlsen
Chris Bowlby looks at the highest-rated chess player ever, 22-year old Magnus Carlsen.
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Zhang Xin
Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin.
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Justin Bieber
Mark Coles on Canadian pop phenomenon Justin Bieber, who upset British fans on his UK tour
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Beppe Grillo
Profile of comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, now a major force in Italian politics.
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Mike Ashley
The rise of Mike Ashley, reclusive owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United.
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Tom Ford
What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
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John Brennan
President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?
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Sir Philip Green
Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.
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Nigel Farage
Rosie Goldsmith profiles the leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.
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Lynton Crosby
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.
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Abu Qatada
Mark Coles profiles radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.
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Nadine Dorries
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.
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Xi Jinping
Tim Franks profiles the Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping.
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Alexei Navalny
Lucy Ash profiles Alexei Navalny, the man leading Russian opposition to President Putin.
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Sam Mendes
As the new Bond film opens next week, Mary Ann Sieghart profiles its director, Sam Mendes.
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Paul Ryan
Claire Bolderson profiles US Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
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Psy
Chris Bowlby on South Korean pop star Psy, creator of the most popular Youtube video ever.
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Justin Welby
Edward Stourton profiles Justin Welby, former oil executive, now leading Anglican bishop.
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Pete Cashmore
Edward Stourton profiles leading social media blogger Pete Cashmore.
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Andy Murray
Tennis champion Andy Murray, who has won Britain's first grand slam in 76 years.
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Grant Shapps
Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Grant Shapps, the new Conservative party co-chairman.
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Frances O'Grady
Claire Bolderson profiles Frances O'Grady, soon to the the first woman to lead the TUC.
