HARDtalk Podcast
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
Episodes to download
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Sir Tim Rice - Lyricist, writer and composer
Mon 4 Jun 2012
Gavin Esler speaks to one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Sir Tim Rice.
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Paul Krugman - Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, 2008
Fri 1 Jun 2012
Stephen Sackur discusses the global economic crisis with economist Paul Krugman.
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Yiannis Milios 鈥� Economic Advisor of the Syriza Party, Greece
Wed 30 May 2012
Gavin Esler speaks to Yiannis Milios, the economic sdvisor of the Syriza Party in Greece.
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Bruce Dickinson - Singer, Iron Maiden
Mon 28 May 2012
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson talks about his dual roles as frontman and pilot.
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Robin Gibb - The Bee Gees
Fri 25 May 2012
Eighteen months ago, Robin Gibb joined Stephen Sackur in the Hardtalk studio.
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Grigory Yavlinsky - Co-Founder Yabloko Party, Russia
Wed 23 May 2012
Stephen Sackur speaks to Grigory Yavlinsky, a veteran leader of Russia's opposition
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Louis Saha - French footballer
Mon 21 May 2012
Stephen Sackur speaks to French international footballer Louis Saha.
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Michalis Sarris 鈥� Chairman, Cyprus Popular Bank
Fri 18 May 2012
If the Greeks leave the euro now, how far could the contagion spread?
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Sir William Patey 鈥� British Ambassador to Kabul, 2010-2012 (Retired)
Wed 16 May 2012
Did the West get the balance between war and diplomacy fundamentally wrong in Afghanistan?
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Nasser Judeh - Jordan's Foreign Minister
Mon 14 May 2012
Jordan's foreign minister Nasser Judeh talks about the prospects for reform.
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NORMAN FINKELSTEIN 鈥� Political scientist
Fri 11 May 2012
Are American Jews, as Norman Finkelstein claims, falling out of love with Israel?
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09/05/2012 GMT
Wed 9 May 2012
Sir Ronald Cohen is committed to social investment but can capitalism deliver public good?
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GUY SCOTT 鈥� Vice President of Zambia
Fri 4 May 2012
Is Africa's economic growth being matched by improved governance?
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NHIAL DENG NHIAL 鈥� Foreign Minister, South Sudan
Wed 2 May 2012
South Sudan is in trouble. Is there hope for a negotiated settlement?
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Sir JOHN SULSTON 鈥� Nobel Prize-winning scientist
Mon 30 Apr 2012
Sir John Sulston on whether science can help the human species change its ways
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OLEG DERIPASKA 鈥� Chief Executive, RUSAL
Wed 25 Apr 2012
Is the politics of Russia proving to be bad for business?
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ZOE WANAMAKER 鈥� Actor
Mon 23 Apr 2012
Zo毛 Wanamaker, actor, talks about her family's artistic obsession - Shakespeare
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PETER KEEN - Director of Performance, UK Sport
Fri 20 Apr 2012
Peter Keen on London Olympics. Has the cult of winning gone too far?
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Paul Conroy - Photographer
Mon 16 Apr 2012
Stephen Sackur speaks to British photo journalist Paul Conroy.
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Ali Dizaei - London Metropolitan Police Superintendent
Wed 11 Apr 2012
Stephen Sackur asks what the rise and fall of Ali Dizaei says about British policing.
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Michael Frayn - Writer
Mon 9 Apr 2012
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Britain's finest writing talents.
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Hamid Al-Bayati - Iraqi Ambassador to the UN
Fri 6 Apr 2012
Should Iraq be doing more to end the bloodshed on its doorstep?
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Juergen Stark - Former member, Executive Board of the European Central Bank
Wed 4 Apr 2012
Though much has changed in the last few months, has the eurozone really been saved?
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Sir Alan Ayckbourn - British Playwright
Mon 2 Apr 2012
Sarah Montague chats to Alan Ayckbourn, perhaps the most performed playwright alive.
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Nabeel Rajab - President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights
Fri 30 Mar 2012
Stephen Sackur talks to one of Bahrain's most outspoken human rights activists.
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Len McCluskey - Leader of Unite, Britain's biggest union
Wed 28 Mar 2012
Stephen Sackur speaks to Len McCluskey, leader of Unite, Britain's biggest union.
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Frank Chikane - South African Head of Presidency, 1999 - 2009
Mon 26 Mar 2012
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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Sir Mark Walport - Director, Wellcome Trust
Thu 22 Mar 2012
Stephen Sackur talks to Sir Mark Walport the Director of the Wellcome Trust.
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Aimee Mullins 鈥� Athlete, actor and model
Tue 20 Mar 2012
Stephen Sackur asks, what is the real lesson of the remarkable story of Aimee Mullins?
