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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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    Sharon White

    Sat 3 Dec 2016

    Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Sharon White, Ofcom's chief executive.

  • Michel Barnier

    Sat 26 Nov 2016

    Becky Milligan profiles the man chosen to represent the EU in Brexit negotiations.

  • Stephen Bannon

    Sat 19 Nov 2016

    Stephen Bannon, chief strategist and senior counsellor for president-elect Donald Trump.

  • Gina Miller

    Sat 12 Nov 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the woman behind a court case that could stymie Brexit, Gina Miller.

  • Tom Ilube

    Sat 5 Nov 2016

    The most powerful black person you've never heard of, entrepreneur Tom Ilube.

  • Glenda Jackson

    Sat 29 Oct 2016

    Mark Coles profiles actor and former politician Glenda Jackson.

  • Professor Alexis Jay

    Sat 22 Oct 2016

    Mark Coles profiles the chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.

  • Lee Kun-Hee (Chairman, Samsung)

    Sat 15 Oct 2016

    Mark Coles tells the story of one of the world's most enigmatic business leaders.

  • Professor David J Thouless

    Sat 8 Oct 2016

    Becky Milligan profiles the 2016 Nobel prize winner for Physics.

  • Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy

    Sat 1 Oct 2016

    Mark Coles profiles Theresa May's influential chiefs of staff.

  • Emma Walmsley

    Sat 24 Sep 2016

    We profile Emma Walmsley, set to become Britain's most powerful business woman.

  • Rodrigo Duterte

    Sat 17 Sep 2016

    Edward Stourton profiles the controversial new leader of the Philippines.

  • 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.

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