Profile Episodes Episode guide
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Rachel Reeves
Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.
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Lesley Paterson
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
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Angela McLean
The UK government's new chief scientific adviser and the first woman to hold the post.
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Shirley J. Thompson
One of Britain's top composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.
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Barry Keoghan
The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin.
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Steve Barclay
The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.
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Chris Packham
The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner.
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Nan Goldin
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
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Hanif Kureishi
The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.
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Gillian Keegan
The new Education secretary, Gillian Keegan
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Paul Nowak
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.
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Sarah Lancashire
The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.
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Nigella Lawson
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
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Wes Streeting
The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.
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Oliver Dowden
The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.
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Olena Zelenska
The first lady of Ukraine.
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Joe Lycett
The comedian who threatened to shred £10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.
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Gareth Bale
The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.
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Pat Cullen
The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.
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Kemi Badenoch
Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?
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Nicola Benedetti
The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival
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Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor, Surrey-based entrepreneur and protege of David Cameron.
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Erling Haaland
Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.
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Lula
The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.
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Mark Fullbrook
The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.
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Giorgia Meloni
The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.
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Sir Mark Rowley
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
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Kwasi Kwarteng
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis
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Jessie Buckley
Irish actress, singer and 2022 Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Buckley.
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Liz Truss
The foreign secretary in the running to be the next prime minister.