Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
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Sir Ridley Scott
Sat 23 Nov 2024
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
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Sahra Wagenknecht
Sat 16 Nov 2024
The woman behind a significant change to Germany's political landscape.
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Yvette Cooper
Sat 9 Nov 2024
The woman responsible for immigration, security, and policing in England and Wales.
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Gaga
Sat 12 Oct 2024
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
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David Lammy
Sat 5 Oct 2024
As tensions in the Middle East grow, we look at the man leading the UK’s foreign policy.
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Martin Hewitt
Sat 21 Sep 2024
Martin Hewitt is the UK’s new border security commander. Mark Coles has been learning more
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Eluned Morgan
Sat 14 Sep 2024
Welsh first minister and leader of Welsh Labour, Baroness Morgan of Ely.
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James Graham
Sat 31 Aug 2024
The prolific playwright who grew up near Nottinghamshire's former coalmines.
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JD Vance
Sat 20 Jul 2024
From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president.
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Shabana Mahmood
Sat 13 Jul 2024
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood.
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Evan Gershkovich
Sat 6 Jul 2024
A portrait of the American journalist jailed in Russia. With Mark Coles.
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Professor Sir John Curtice
Sat 22 Jun 2024
The country’s most famous polling guru who’s been doing TV election coverage for 45 years.
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Jordan Bardella
Sat 15 Jun 2024
French politician and president of the far-right National Rally party, Jordan Bardella.
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Rylan
Sun 9 Jun 2024
Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey.
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Alan Bleasdale
Sat 1 Jun 2024
The most iconic work of screenwriter, Alan Bleasdale, is being re-imagined for the stage.
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Ann-Marie Powell
Sat 25 May 2024
Ann-Marie Powell, award-winning garden designer. Presented by Mark Coles.
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Baroness Floella Benjamin
Sat 18 May 2024
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
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Isaac Levido
Sat 4 May 2024
The man directing the Conservatives’ impending general election campaign.