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Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf, new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.
01 Apr 2023,14 mins
Louise Casey
The author of hard-hitting social policy reviews, most recently on the Met Police.
25 Mar 2023,14 mins
Rachel Reeves
Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.
18 Mar 2023,14 mins
Lesley Paterson
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
11 Mar 2023,14 mins
Angela McLean
The UK government's new chief scientific adviser and the first woman to hold the post.
04 Mar 2023,14 mins
Shirley J. Thompson
One of Britain's top composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.
25 Feb 2023,14 mins
Barry Keoghan
The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin.
18 Feb 2023,15 mins
Steve Barclay
The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.
11 Feb 2023,15 mins
Chris Packham
The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner.
04 Feb 2023,13 mins
Nan Goldin
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
28 Jan 2023,14 mins
Hanif Kureishi
The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.
21 Jan 2023,14 mins
Gillian Keegan
The new Education secretary, Gillian Keegan
14 Jan 2023,15 mins
Paul Nowak
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.
07 Jan 2023,14 mins
Sarah Lancashire
The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.
31 Dec 2022,15 mins
Nigella Lawson
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
24 Dec 2022,15 mins
Wes Streeting
The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.
17 Dec 2022,14 mins
Oliver Dowden
The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.
10 Dec 2022,15 mins
Olena Zelenska
The first lady of Ukraine.
03 Dec 2022,15 mins
Joe Lycett
The comedian who threatened to shred £10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.
26 Nov 2022,14 mins
Gareth Bale
The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.
19 Nov 2022,14 mins
Pat Cullen
The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.
12 Nov 2022,14 mins
Kemi Badenoch
Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?
05 Nov 2022,14 mins
Nicola Benedetti
The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival
29 Oct 2022,14 mins
Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor, Surrey-based entrepreneur and protege of David Cameron.
22 Oct 2022,15 mins
Erling Haaland
Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.
15 Oct 2022,14 mins
Lula
The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.
08 Oct 2022,15 mins
Mark Fullbrook
The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.
01 Oct 2022,14 mins
Giorgia Meloni
The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.
24 Sep 2022,14 mins
Sir Mark Rowley
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
17 Sep 2022,14 mins
Kwasi Kwarteng
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis
10 Sep 2022,14 mins