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Profile Episodes

  1.

    Erich Honecker

    A profile of the East German politician who was the last leader of the GDR

  2. Armand Hammer

    The famous philanthropist talks about his life and career

  3. Lena Horne

    The American singer talks about her life, career and racism in Hollywood

  4. Lawrence Durrell

    The travel writer, poet and author talks about his life and work

  5. John Pilger

    The 1967 Journalist Of The Year talks about his career in newspapers and on television

  6. Sir F Catherwood

    The politician, businessman and philosopher explains his theories of industry

  7. WD Flackes

    The 大象传媒's Northern Ireland correspondent talks about reporting on the situation in Ulster

  8. Lord Leslie K O'Brien

    The former Governor of the Bank of England explains the banking business

  9. Arnold Toynbee

    The historian talks about what the past can teach us about future prospects for the world

  10. Dr EF Schumacher

    The statistician and economist talks about 'tools for progress' in the developing world

  11. Sam Pollock

    The Northern Irish broadcaster and commentator recalls life in early 20th century Britain

  12. Lord Grey - Northern Ireland Governor

    The last Governor of Northern Ireland reviews his life and career in political hotspots

  13. Sally Trench

    Interview with Sally Trench, a social worker who lived on the streets for six years

  14. Cecil Rolph Hewitt (CH Rolph)

    Policeman and writer Cecil Rolph Hewitt (CH Rolph) talks about his life

  15. Airey Neave

    Airey Neave talks about his World War II experiences and his career as a politician.

  16. Roy Fuller

    The poet and novelist discusses his life, work and political beliefs

  17. John Barton

    John Barton talks about his career with the RSC and his theatre directing style

  18. Henry Williamson

    The author of 'Tarka the Otter' talks about his books and his political beliefs

  19. Imogen Holst

    'The tune is one of the fundamental needs of life'. Imogen Holst talks about music

  20. Nicholas Monsarrat

    The writer talks about his wartime experiences and the sea stories they inspired

  21. John Masters

    Popular novelist John Masters talks about India and his themes of peril and comradeship

  22. Christopher Isherwood

    Writer Christopher Isherwood discusses his beliefs and life pre and post World War II

  23. Elisabeth Lutyens

    Composer and teacher Elisabeth Lutyens talks about her career

  24. Lawrence Durrell

    Lawrence Durrell, a vivid portrayer of the Mediterranean world, talks about his work