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Richard Osman
Writer, presenter and podcaster Richard Osman has released his latest novel.
12 Sep 2026,14 mins
Jon Ossoff
US Senator Jon Ossoff.
05 Sep 2026,14 mins
Anneliese Midgley
Labour's new chief whip.
29 Aug 2026,14 mins
James Purnell
Andy Burnham's new chief of staff.
18 Jul 2026,14 mins
Gianni Infantino
President of FIFA since 2016.
11 Jul 2026,15 mins
Donna Ockenden
The healthcare leader who been intrinsic in reforming patient safety in maternity services
04 Jul 2026,14 mins
Harry Styles
The pop superstar selling out Wembley.
27 Jun 2026,14 mins
Rupert Lowe
The leader of Restore Britain.
20 Jun 2026,14 mins
Harry Kane
Captain of the England men's football team.
13 Jun 2026,15 mins
Maggie O'Farrell
Award winning British novelist Maggie O'Farrell.
06 Jun 2026,14 mins
Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
30 May 2026,14 mins
Rhun ap Iorwerth
The new Welsh first minister.
23 May 2026,14 mins
Christopher Harborne
The Reform donor also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit.
16 May 2026,14 mins
Jamie Oliver
The TV chef relaunching his restaurant chain.
09 May 2026,14 mins
Emily Thornberry
Dame Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.
02 May 2026,14 mins
Kristalina Georgieva
The IMF chief navigating the world through troubled financial times.
25 Apr 2026,14 mins
Tom Fletcher
Paddington the Musical songwriter, pop-rock star and children's author.
18 Apr 2026,14 mins
Viktor Orbán
Stephen Smith profiles the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán
11 Apr 2026,14 mins
Jed Mercurio
The man with the midas touch, Jed Mercurio, one of the UK’s most successful screenwriters.
04 Apr 2026,15 mins
Dame Sarah Mullally
Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury.
28 Mar 2026,14 mins
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel’s longest serving prime minister.
22 Mar 2026,32 mins
Ed Miliband
The former Labour leader’s journey from bacon sandwich to energy secretary.
21 Mar 2026,15 mins
Wunmi Mosaku
Oscar-nominated actress Wunmi Mosaku.
14 Mar 2026,15 mins
Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense.
07 Mar 2026,15 mins
Mackenzie Crook
The magical world of the Small Prophets creator Mackenzie Crook.
28 Feb 2026,18 mins
Gavin Newsom
Californian governor and Trump’s political nemesis.
21 Feb 2026,15 mins
Teyana Taylor
Oscar-nominated actress Teyana Taylor.
14 Feb 2026,15 mins
Kirsty Coventry
Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee.
07 Feb 2026,15 mins
Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller’s rise from outspoken California teen to Trump’s key immigration adviser.
31 Jan 2026,14 mins
Mark Rutte
The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos.
24 Jan 2026,15 mins