Profile Episodes Episode guide
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24/05/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
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17/05/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
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Zia Yusuf
The millionaire businessman turned chairman of the Reform UK party.
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Peter Navarro
The economist and key White House advisor behind President Trump's global tariffs.
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Mark Carney
The former Governor of the Bank of England hoping to become Canada's Prime Minister.
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Jarvis Cocker
Pulp's lead singer returns with new music
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Lesley Manville
Stephen Smith profiles actor Lesley Manville, winner of a second Olivier theatre award.
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Steve Witkoff
Trump's special envoy.
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Jack Thorne
Writer of hit drama Adolescence.
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Jonathan Powell
The UK鈥檚 National Security Adviser working on peace negotiations in Ukraine.
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Liz Kendall
The work and pensions secretary with the tough task of reforming welfare.
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Kaja Kallas
The EU鈥檚 top diplomat standing by Kyiv.
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Friedrich Merz
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting.
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Mark Rutte
The man overseeing Nato's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Peter Mandelson
The political veteran staging yet another comeback.
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Kendrick Lamar
The award-winning rapper known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting.
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Alexander Lukashenko
The former state farm director who has ruled Belarus since 1994.
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Poppy Gustafsson
The entrepreneur who became the UK鈥檚 investment minister.
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Claudia Sheinbaum
The first woman to be elected leader of Mexico.
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Allan Leighton
The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.
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Thomas Tuchel
The new manager of England鈥檚 male footballers.
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Ruth Jones
The woman behind the 大象传媒 sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
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Daniel K艡et铆nsk媒
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
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Nick Park
The filmmaker behind two of animation鈥檚 greatest characters.
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Tom Molnar
One of the biggest names in the world of artisanal baking.
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Kim Leadbeater
The MP behind a bid to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
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Sir Ridley Scott
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
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Sahra Wagenknecht
The woman behind a significant change to Germany's political landscape.
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Yvette Cooper
The woman responsible for immigration, security, and policing in England and Wales.
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Bidzina Ivanishvili
The billionaire businessman behind the Georgian Dream party.
