Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
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Elizabeth Butler-Sloss
Sat 12 Jul 2014
A profile of Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, head of a major new enquiry into abuse allegations.
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Elizabeth Warren
Sat 10 May 2014
Could Elizabeth Warren be the next president of the United States of America?
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Amal Alamuddin
Sat 3 May 2014
London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to George Clooney. But who is she?
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The Glazer Family
Sat 26 Apr 2014
Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United.
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Sajid Javid
Sat 19 Apr 2014
Mark Coles presents a profile of Sajid Javid, the new Cabinet culture secretary.
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Narendra Modi
Sat 12 Apr 2014
Ritula Shah presents a profile of Indian prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
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Sir Alan Ayckbourn
Sat 5 Apr 2014
Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?
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Noah
Sat 29 Mar 2014
As a new Hollywood film version opens, Mark Coles profiles the character of Noah.
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Matteo Renzi
Sat 22 Mar 2014
Edward Stourton asks if Matteo Renzi, Italy's dynamic new PM, can fulfil his promises.
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Rupert Harrison
Sat 15 Mar 2014
Ahead of the budget, a profile of Rupert Harrison, the man some call the 'real chancellor'
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Vladimir Putin
Sat 8 Mar 2014
Mary Ann Sieghart explores what has shaped Vladimir Putin's view of the world.
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Janet Yellen
Sat 4 Jan 2014
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Janet Yellen, Obama's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve.
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Idris Elba
Sat 28 Dec 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
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Vitali Klitschko
Sat 21 Dec 2013
Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.
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Michelle Bachelet
Sat 14 Dec 2013
Edward Stourton profiles Michelle Bachelet, former and perhaps future president of Chile.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Sat 30 Nov 2013
Lesley Curwen profiles Nicola Sturgeon, a key figure in Scotland's push for independence.
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Bill de Blasio
Sat 23 Nov 2013
Mark Coles profiles the radical New York mayor-elect, Bill de Blasio.
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Sachin Tendulkar
Sat 16 Nov 2013
Tim Franks profiles the man who embodied the Indian dream, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
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Alison Saunders
Sat 9 Nov 2013
Becky Milligan profiles Alison Saunders, the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Jim Ratcliffe
Sat 2 Nov 2013
Jo Fidgen profiles Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire boss of the Grangemouth petrochemical plant.
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Andrew Mitchell
Sat 26 Oct 2013
Becky Milligan profiles the man at the centre of the so-called 'Plebgate' scandal.
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Rufus Norris
Sat 19 Oct 2013
Mary Ann Sieghart presents a biographical sketch of British theatre director Rufus Norris.
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Maajid Nawaz
Sat 12 Oct 2013
Mark Coles presents a profile of the co-founder of counter-extremism think tank Quilliam.
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Hassan Rouhani
Sat 28 Sep 2013
Mary Ann Sieghart asks, is Hassan Rouhani a completely new kind of Iranian leader?
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Billy Connolly
Sat 21 Sep 2013
Mark Coles explores how comedian Billy Connolly has tackled adversity with humour.
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Angela Merkel
Sat 7 Sep 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles German chancellor Angela Merkel, as she campaigns for a third term.
