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An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

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Baroness Tina Stowell
Edward Stourton profiles the leader of the House of Lords Baroness Tina Stowell.
31 Oct 2015,13 mins
Justin Trudeau
He was a boxer, a bouncer and a bungee jump coach - now he is prime minister of Canada.
24 Oct 2015,13 mins
Mohammed Bin Nayef
Mark Coles profiles the Saudi interior minister Mohammed Bin Nayef.
17 Oct 2015,13 mins
Bernie Sanders
Chris Bowlby profiles self-styled socialist US presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
10 Oct 2015,13 mins
Gina Rinehart
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart.
03 Oct 2015,13 mins
Lord Ashcroft
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.
26 Sep 2015,13 mins
The Eagle Twins
Mark Coles profile the new shadow cabinet's twin sisters, Maria and Angela Eagle.
19 Sep 2015,13 mins
Sam Smith
Mark Coles profiles the Grammy-winning performer of the new James Bond theme, Sam Smith
12 Sep 2015,13 mins
Michel Houellebecq
Ed Stourton profiles Michel Houellebecq, the controversial novelist who loves to provoke.
05 Sep 2015,13 mins,
Sir John Chilcot
The delayed inquiry into the Iraq War bears his name, but who is Sir John Chilcot?
29 Aug 2015,13 mins
Dr Dre
Dr Dre has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Mark Coles tells his story.
22 Aug 2015,13 mins
Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone, the government's new start-up tsar, is profiled by Mark Coles.
15 Aug 2015,13 mins
Jeremy Corbyn
What sort of Labour leader would Jeremy Corbyn be?
08 Aug 2015,13 mins
Donald Trump
Billionaire Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the US presidential race.
01 Aug 2015,13 mins
Mhairi Black
Britain's youngest MP, whose maiden speech has been watched 10 million times.
25 Jul 2015,13 mins
Liz Kendall
Mark Coles profiles the Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall.
23 May 2015,13 mins
Seymour Hersh
Mark Coles profiles veteran American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
16 May 2015,13 mins
Sir Christopher Geidt
Mark Coles profiles Sir Christopher Geidt, private secretary to the Queen.
09 May 2015,13 mins
Loretta Lynch
Edward Stourton profiles Loretta Lynch, newly appointed to the job of US attorney general.
02 May 2015,13 mins
Aidan Turner
Mark Coles profiles Aidan Turner, the Irish actor playing Poldark.
25 Apr 2015,13 mins
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan.
18 Apr 2015,15 mins
The Teletubbies
The four brightly coloured, furry children's television stars who are making a comeback.
11 Apr 2015,13 mins
Trevor Noah
The South African comedian set to take over from Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show.
04 Apr 2015,13 mins
Leanne Wood
Mark Coles profiles the Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood.
28 Mar 2015,13 mins
Dolce & Gabbana
Becky Milligan profiles Italy's famous couture couple Dolce & Gabbana.
21 Mar 2015,13 mins
Nigel Dodds
Nigel Dodds, the DUP's leader at Westminster, is a possible post-election kingmaker.
14 Mar 2015,13 mins
Qassem Suleimani
Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, possibly the most powerful operative in the Middle East.
07 Mar 2015,13 mins
Natalie Bennett
Mark Coles profiles the Green leader Natalie Bennett after her rocky campaign launch.
28 Feb 2015,13 mins
Yanis Varoufakis
Mark Coles profiles the flamboyant and hugely important Greek finance minister.
21 Feb 2015,13 mins
Lord Green
Mark Coles profiles the former HSBC boss and trade minister Lord Green.
14 Feb 2015,13 mins