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Hugh Masekela, Musician and Political Activist
Zeinab Badawi talks to the South African jazz musician and activist Hugh Masekela.

James Ellroy - Crime Writer
Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer.

Leader, Democratic Alliance (South Africa) - Mmusi Maimane
Can the first black leader of South Africa's main opposition take race out of politics?

Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
She is about to retire after three decades of performing. What makes Sylvie Guillem tick?

Ertuğrul Kürkçü - Honorary President People’s Democratic Party (HDP)
Could Turkey be slipping back into conflict? Zeinab Badawi asks HDP MP Ertuğrul Kürkçü.

Calais Migrant Crisis
Calais' Deputy Mayor Philippe Mignonet and British MP Tim Loughton on the migrant crisis.

Former Commissioner of Corrections, Georgia, USA - Allen Ault
Allen Ault used to organise state executions in Georgia, now he opposes the death penalty

Syriza Committee Member - Stathis Kouvelakis
The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is facing a rebellion within his party

Marc Quinn - Artist
Marc Quinn is one of Britain's best known artists. Will his work stand the test of time?

Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency - David Howman
Why is it proving so hard to root drugs out of sport?