An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
Radio 4,·868 episodes
The former bricklayer steering Liverpool through the latest coronavirus lockdown.
17 Oct 2020,·13 mins
The man from Indiana who's 'a heartbeat away' from the US presidency.
10 Oct 2020,·13 mins
The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.
03 Oct 2020,·13 mins
The first and only black Formula 1 driver stands on the brink of a world record.
26 Sep 2020,·13 mins
The woman who, come November, could be "just a heartbeat away" from the US presidency.
19 Sep 2020,·13 mins
Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
12 Sep 2020,·13 mins
Who is the man newly promoted to head up the Civil Service?
05 Sep 2020,·13 mins
Who is the horse-loving peer now in charge of our public health? With Mark Coles
29 Aug 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles profiles the scientist leading the Oxford University vaccine team.
25 Jul 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles profiles President Trump’s political strategist and confidante Roger Stone.
18 Jul 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles hears about the life of the man behind the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder.
11 Jul 2020,·13 mins
Becky Milligan looks at the life of actor and activist Sir Ian McKellen.
04 Jul 2020,·14 mins
The No 10 adviser's appointment on a race inequality commission has caused controversy.
27 Jun 2020,·13 mins
The Manchester United forward who is credited with forcing a government U-turn this week.
20 Jun 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles profiles former NASA astronaut and oceanographer, Dr Kathy Sullivan
13 Jun 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.
06 Jun 2020,·14 mins
Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.
30 May 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles profiles Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation.
23 May 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles profiles Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, Labour MP.
16 May 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles profiles Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York.
09 May 2020,·14 mins
Becky Milligan looks at the life of North Korean politician Kim Yo-jong.
02 May 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles profiles Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care for England
25 Apr 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles looks at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.
18 Apr 2020,·13 mins
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Dominic Raab.
11 Apr 2020,·14 mins
Mark Coles profiles America’s top immunologist.
04 Apr 2020,·13 mins
Marks Coles looks at the life and music of the Polish pianist.
28 Mar 2020,·14 mins
The Bank of England's new governor starts his job amid economic chaos. How will he do?
21 Mar 2020,·13 mins
The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
14 Mar 2020,·13 mins
The home secretary facing allegations of bullying.
07 Mar 2020,·13 mins
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator
29 Feb 2020,·14 mins
