Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
Episodes to download
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Billy Connolly
Sat 21 Sep 2013
Mark Coles explores how comedian Billy Connolly has tackled adversity with humour.
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Angela Merkel
Sat 7 Sep 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles German chancellor Angela Merkel, as she campaigns for a third term.
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John Kerry
Sat 31 Aug 2013
Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry.
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General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi
Sat 24 Aug 2013
Edward Stourton profiles the head of Egypt's Armed Forces, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
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Mark Carney
Sat 10 Aug 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.
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Haifaa Al-Mansour
Sat 3 Aug 2013
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Saudi Arabia's first female film director.
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Andre Geim
Sat 27 Jul 2013
Helen Grady profiles the prize-winning scientist Professor Sir Andre Geim.
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Samantha Cameron
Sat 20 Jul 2013
Edward Stourton profiles the Prime Minister's wife, Samantha Cameron.
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Pep Guardiola
Sat 11 May 2013
Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football
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Margaret Hodge
Sat 4 May 2013
Edward Stourton on Margaret Hodge, who is enjoying an Indian summer in her political life.
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Alisher Usmanov
Sat 27 Apr 2013
Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
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Robert Mueller
Sat 20 Apr 2013
Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, the long-serving and influential director of the FBI.
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Elizabeth Llewellyn
Sat 13 Apr 2013
Mary Ann Seighart profiles Elizabeth Llewellyn, the late-blossoming opera star.
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Jeff Bezos
Sat 6 Apr 2013
Amazon has changed the world. Now its founder Jeff Bezos has his sights on the stars.
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Lucy Winkett
Sat 30 Mar 2013
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lucy Winkett, a favourite to become the first female bishop.
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Magnus Carlsen
Sat 23 Mar 2013
Chris Bowlby looks at the highest-rated chess player ever, 22-year old Magnus Carlsen.
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Zhang Xin
Sat 16 Mar 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin.
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Justin Bieber
Sat 9 Mar 2013
Mark Coles on Canadian pop phenomenon Justin Bieber, who upset British fans on his UK tour
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Beppe Grillo
Sat 2 Mar 2013
Profile of comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, now a major force in Italian politics.
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Mike Ashley
Sat 23 Feb 2013
The rise of Mike Ashley, reclusive owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United.
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Tom Ford
Sat 16 Feb 2013
What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
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John Brennan
Sat 9 Feb 2013
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
Sat 8 Dec 2012
Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.
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Nigel Farage
Sat 1 Dec 2012
Rosie Goldsmith profiles the leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.
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Lynton Crosby
Sat 24 Nov 2012
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.
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Nadine Dorries
Sat 10 Nov 2012
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.
