The Interview Episodes Episode guide
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Ghazi Hamad – Hamas Deputy Foreign Minister
Zeinab Badawi speaks to Ghazi Hamad, deputy foreign minister for Hamas in Gaza.
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Professor Niall Ferguson - Historian
Sarah Montague talks to Professor Niall Ferguson about regulating banks.
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Lynton Crosby - Political Strategist
Stephen Sackur speaks to the strategist and political 'gun for hire' Lynton Crosby.
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Helle Thorning-Schmidt - Denmark's Prime Minister
Stephen Sackur talks to Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Denmark's prime minister.
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Gehad El-Haddad - Senior Political Advisor, Freedom and Justice Party
We talk to Gehad El-Haddad, adviser to the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party.
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Dr. Steve Peters - Psychiatrist working in elite sport
Stephen Sackur talks to psychiatrist Steve Peters, consultant to British Olympic cycling.
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Beeban Kidron - Film Director
An interview with Beeban Kidron, one of the few really successful women film-makers.
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Chuka Umunna - UK Shadow Business Secretary
Stephen Sackur talks to Labour's business spokesman Chuka Umunna.
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Meir Dagan - Director of Mossad (2002-2010)
The former head of Mossad explains why an attack on Iran might not benefit Israel.
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Wayne McGregor - Choreographer
Choreographer Wayne McGregor on why he remains the maverick inside the world of ballet
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Ali Asghar Soltanieh - Iran's ambassador, International Atomic Energy Agency
We speak to Dr Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Iran's ambassador to the UN's nuclear watchdog.
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Paul McKeever - Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales
We speak to the chairman of the Police Federation in England and Wales, Paul McKeever.
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Francoise Barre-Sinoussi - President Elect, International Aids Society
Could we soon see a cure for HIV/Aids? Francoise Barre-Sinoussi thinks so.
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Tracey Emin - Artist
Stephen Sackur talks to artist Tracey Emin about her life, work and latest exhibition.
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Sir Tim Rice - Lyricist, writer and composer
Gavin Esler speaks to one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Sir Tim Rice.
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Paul Krugman - Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, 2008
Stephen Sackur discusses the global economic crisis with economist Paul Krugman.
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Yiannis Milios – Economic Advisor of the Syriza Party, Greece
Gavin Esler speaks to Yiannis Milios, the economic sdvisor of the Syriza Party in Greece.
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Bruce Dickinson - Singer, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson talks about his dual roles as frontman and pilot.
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Robin Gibb - The Bee Gees
Eighteen months ago, Robin Gibb joined Stephen Sackur in the Hardtalk studio.
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Grigory Yavlinsky - Co-Founder Yabloko Party, Russia
Stephen Sackur speaks to Grigory Yavlinsky, a veteran leader of Russia's opposition
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Louis Saha - French footballer
Stephen Sackur speaks to French international footballer Louis Saha.
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Michalis Sarris – Chairman, Cyprus Popular Bank
If the Greeks leave the euro now, how far could the contagion spread?
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Sir William Patey – British Ambassador to Kabul, 2010-2012 (Retired)
Did the West get the balance between war and diplomacy fundamentally wrong in Afghanistan?
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Nasser Judeh - Jordan's Foreign Minister
Jordan's foreign minister Nasser Judeh talks about the prospects for reform.
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NORMAN FINKELSTEIN – Political scientist
Are American Jews, as Norman Finkelstein claims, falling out of love with Israel?
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09/05/2012 GMT
Sir Ronald Cohen is committed to social investment but can capitalism deliver public good?
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PHILIP GLASS – Composer
Philip Glass is driven by a simple question, what is music? So what is his answer?
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GUY SCOTT – Vice President of Zambia
Is Africa's economic growth being matched by improved governance?
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NHIAL DENG NHIAL – Foreign Minister, South Sudan
South Sudan is in trouble. Is there hope for a negotiated settlement?
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Sir JOHN SULSTON – Nobel Prize-winning scientist
Sir John Sulston on whether science can help the human species change its ways