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Allegra Stratton
The former journalist, now Number 10’s new White House-style spokesperson.
21 Nov 2020,13 mins
Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
14 Nov 2020,13 mins
Mark Drakeford
Mark Coles explores the life and career of the First Minister of Wales.
07 Nov 2020,13 mins
Prue Leith
The business woman and Bake Off judge now working to improve NHS hospital food.
31 Oct 2020,13 mins
Sir Edward Lister
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.
24 Oct 2020,13 mins
Steve Rotheram
The former bricklayer steering Liverpool through the latest coronavirus lockdown.
17 Oct 2020,13 mins
Mike Pence
The man from Indiana who's 'a heartbeat away' from the US presidency.
10 Oct 2020,13 mins
Chuck Feeney
The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.
03 Oct 2020,13 mins
Lewis Hamilton
The first and only black Formula 1 driver stands on the brink of a world record.
26 Sep 2020,13 mins
Kamala Harris
The woman who, come November, could be "just a heartbeat away" from the US presidency.
19 Sep 2020,13 mins
Tony Abbott
Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
12 Sep 2020,13 mins
Simon Case
Who is the man newly promoted to head up the Civil Service?
05 Sep 2020,13 mins
Dido Harding
Who is the horse-loving peer now in charge of our public health? With Mark Coles
29 Aug 2020,13 mins
Professor Sarah Gilbert
Mark Coles profiles the scientist leading the Oxford University vaccine team.
25 Jul 2020,13 mins
Roger Stone
Mark Coles profiles President Trump’s political strategist and confidante Roger Stone.
18 Jul 2020,13 mins
Bill Browder
Mark Coles hears about the life of the man behind the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder.
11 Jul 2020,13 mins
Sir Ian McKellen
Becky Milligan looks at the life of actor and activist Sir Ian McKellen.
04 Jul 2020,14 mins
Munira Mirza
The No 10 adviser's appointment on a race inequality commission has caused controversy.
27 Jun 2020,13 mins
Marcus Rashford
The Manchester United forward who is credited with forcing a government U-turn this week.
20 Jun 2020,13 mins
Kathy Sullivan
Mark Coles profiles former NASA astronaut and oceanographer, Dr Kathy Sullivan
13 Jun 2020,14 mins
Killer Mike
Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.
06 Jun 2020,14 mins
Suella Braverman
Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.
30 May 2020,13 mins
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Mark Coles profiles Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation.
23 May 2020,14 mins
Rosena Allin-Khan
Mark Coles profiles Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, Labour MP.
16 May 2020,14 mins
Andrew Cuomo
Mark Coles profiles Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York.
09 May 2020,14 mins
Kim Yo-jong
Becky Milligan looks at the life of North Korean politician Kim Yo-jong.
02 May 2020,14 mins
Matt Hancock
Mark Coles profiles Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care for England
25 Apr 2020,14 mins
Dame Vera Lynn
Mark Coles looks at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.
18 Apr 2020,13 mins
Dominic Raab
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Dominic Raab.
11 Apr 2020,14 mins
Dr Anthony Fauci
Mark Coles profiles America’s top immunologist.
04 Apr 2020,13 mins