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Beyoncé

Beyoncé, the first black woman to top the Billboard Country Chart with Cowboy Carter.

Simon Harris

Ireland's youngest and newest Taioseach in waiting.

Bishop Rosemarie Mallett

Rosemarie Mallett, bishop of Croydon.

Vaughan Gething

Wales’s new First Minister and leader of Welsh Labour.

Michael Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary - the ultimate political survivor?

Sir Paul Marshall

The millionaire hedge fund manager backing GB News.

Yulia Navalnaya

Following her husband's death, is Yulia Navalnaya the new face of Russian opposition?

Frank Auerbach

Artist Frank Auerbach, as a new exhibition, The Charcoal Heads, opens in London.

James Timpson

The businessman known for hiring ex-offenders and championing prison reform.

Emma Little-Pengelly

The new Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister.

General Sir Patrick Sanders

The British military chief calling for a 'citizen army'.

Jurgen Klopp

The charismatic German manager who has just announced his resignation from Liverpool FC.

Gabriel Attal

Youthful, charming and popular, who is the new French PM Gabriel Attal?

Colleen Hoover

The bestselling romance novelist and TikTok sensation.

Richard Tice

The former Brexit campaigner and leader of Reform UK preparing for the general election.

Sir Mufti Hamid Patel

Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies.

Polly Neate

Polly Neate, CEO of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter.

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson, the former Fox newscaster, launching his own streaming network this week.

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka.

Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI

It has been a turbulent few weeks for Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI, owners of ChatGPT.

Javier Milei

The new president of Argentina. Unconventional economist, Javier Milei.

James Cleverly

The new Home Secretary, James Cleverly, who's tasked with stopping small boats.

Antony Blinken

US secretary of state Antony Blinken, who is facing huge challenges in the Middle East.

Taylor Swift

The pop superstar, Taylor Swift, who’s reached billionaire status totally through music.

Sir Lenny Henry

Comedian, actor and screenwriter Sir Lenny Henry who's spent nearly 50 years in showbiz.

Donald Tusk

The veteran Polish politician on the brink of a remarkable political comeback.

Adam Kay

Adam Kay is a Bafta-winning TV writer, author and comedian who used to work as a doctor.

Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is hoping to become the UK's next prime minister.

Lachlan Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch will become the boss of one of the world's most powerful media empires.

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes is at the peak of her career, even though she's been acting for decades.

Davina McCall

TV presenter and former Big Brother host who has been on our screens for decades.

Grant Shapps

Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Dale Vince

The multi-millionaire entrepreneur and Just Stop Oil donor Dale Vince.

Joe Biden

US President, Joe Biden, who’s seeking re-election in 2024

Lee Anderson

Outspoken Red Wall MP and prominent voice in the New Conservatives movement.

Sergei Shoigu

Russia's defence minister, Sergei Shoigu.

Charlotte Owen

The youngest person ever to receive a life peerage.

Jack Smith

The federal prosecutor taking on former President Trump in a classified documents case.

Baroness Hallett

The Chair of the Covid inquiry demanding the cabinet’s WhatsApp messages.

Suella Braverman

Suella Braverman, the home secretary and former attorney general.

Jesse Armstrong

The creator of the critically acclaimed and multi-award winning Succession TV series.

Yevgeny Prigozhin

Enter the murky world of one of the most dominant men in Russia.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

How the son of a Black Sea coastguard became the controversial president of Turkey.

Pretty Yende

The South African opera star performing at the coronation.

Camilla, Queen Consort

The Queen Consort, Camilla, who will become Queen at the coronation of King Charles III.

Vladimir Kara-Murza

The Russian-British Putin critic and opposition activist sentenced to 25 years in jail.

Dr Nicola Fox

The Hertfordshire-born physicist who's NASA’s new science chief.

Alvin Bragg

The New York prosecutor bringing criminal charges against Donald Trump.

Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf, new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.

Louise Casey

The author of hard-hitting social policy reviews, most recently on the Met Police.

Rachel Reeves

Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.

Lesley Paterson

Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.

Angela McLean

The UK government's new chief scientific adviser and the first woman to hold the post.

Shirley J. Thompson

One of Britain's top composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.

Barry Keoghan

The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin.

Steve Barclay

The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.

Chris Packham

The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner.

Nan Goldin

The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.

Hanif Kureishi

The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.

Gillian Keegan

The new Education secretary, Gillian Keegan

Paul Nowak

The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.

Sarah Lancashire

The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.

Nigella Lawson

The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.

Wes Streeting

The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.

Oliver Dowden

The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.

Olena Zelenska

The first lady of Ukraine.

Joe Lycett

The comedian who threatened to shred £10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.

Gareth Bale

The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.

Pat Cullen

The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.

Kemi Badenoch

Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?

Nicola Benedetti

The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival

Jeremy Hunt

The chancellor, Surrey-based entrepreneur and protege of David Cameron.

Erling Haaland

Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.

Lula

The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.

Mark Fullbrook

The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.

Giorgia Meloni

The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.

Sir Mark Rowley

The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.

Kwasi Kwarteng

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis

Jessie Buckley

Irish actress, singer and 2022 Mercury Prize nominee Jessie Buckley.

Liz Truss

The foreign secretary in the running to be the next prime minister.

Rishi Sunak

The former chancellor in the running to be the next prime minister.

Sarina Wiegman

The Dutch football manager tasked with leading England’s women to Euros glory on home soil

Nadhim Zahawi

The new chancellor of the exchequer, promoted by Boris Johnson this week.

Clarence Thomas

The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.

Mick Lynch

As rail strikes disrupt travel across the UK, what makes the RMT leader Mick Lynch tick?

Kate Bush

Kate Bush, whose song Running up that Hill is storming the charts across the world.

Johan Lundgren

Johan Lundgren, chief executive officer of Easyjet, one of Europe's biggest airlines.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes, the poster boy of English cricket and England's new captain.

David Canzini

Boris Johnson’s election strategist, brought in to help the Conservatives win another term

Jack Monroe

Food writer and anti-poverty activist, who rose to fame with her blog 'A Girl Called Jack’

Michelle O'Neill

Northern Ireland’s first minister designate, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O‘Neill

Bongbong Marcos

Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late dictator.

Sonia Boyce OBE

Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale, British artist Sonia Boyce

Lisa McGee

The creator and writer of the hit TV sitcom Derry Girls, now in its final series.

Marine Le Pen

The National Rally leader hoping to be the next president of France.

Christian Smalls

The man who defeated Amazon, President of the Amazon Labor Union, Christian Smalls.

Martin Lewis

What drives the MoneySavingExpert who wants to help millions save money?

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Joe Biden’s nominee for the US Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Jacqueline Wilson

The award-winning children’s author who’s just published her 114th novel.

Lynsey Addario

The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine.

Jens Stoltenberg

Nato secretary general tasked with preventing a third world war.

Sir Nick Clegg

The former deputy prime minister who’s landed a top job in Silicon Valley.

Ben Wallace

The defence secretary and former soldier tasked with handling the Ukraine crisis.

Jimmy Carr

Comedian Jimmy Carr provoked outrage after a joke about Roma victims of the Holocaust.

Joe Rogan

Mark Coles profiles Joe Rogan, the host of Spotify’s most popular podcast.

Volodomyr Zelensky

The Ukrainian comedian turned president facing the threat of Russian invasion.

Sue Gray

The mystery woman leading the investigation into Downing Street parties during lockdown.

Novak Djokovic

Adrian Goldberg profiles World No.1 tennis star and Serbian hero, Novak Djokovic.

Oksana Lyniv

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of the Ukrainian conductor who's making history.

David Murdoch

The British curling coach hoping for golds in Beijing.

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders’s 2021 album Promises has been called a spiritual album for the dark ages.

Patrick Vallance

The academic who left GlaxoSmithKline to become the government‘s chief scientific adviser.

Éric Zemmour

The far right French journalist turned politician running for president

Lubaina Himid

Artist Lubaina Himid is currently enjoying a retrospective at London’s Tate Modern.

Peppa Pig

Mark Coles profiles the PM’s favourite fictional pig.

Jacob Rees-Mogg

The distinctive and divisive Leader of the House of Commons.

Kamlesh Patel

The former ambulance driver trying to save Yorkshire County Cricket Club from collapse.

Feargal Sharkey

The former punk rocker taking on the water companies over pollution.

Amanda Staveley

The woman behind the Newcastle United deal.

Katharine Birbalsingh

Katharine Birbalsingh has been named the government’s new Social Mobility Commissioner.

Adele

Top-selling singer Adele has just released her first music for six years.

Cush Jumbo

British star of The Good Wife taking on the role of Hamlet. With Mark Coles.

Olaf Scholz

An insight into the character of Olaf Scholz, expected to be Germany's new leader.

Liz Truss

The new foreign secretary with an unusual political trajectory.

Sir Ed Davey

The Leader of the Liberal Democrats. On the weekend of their 'virtual' party conference.

Kanye West

What drives the influential rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West, asks Mark Coles.

Sharon Graham

New, private, socialist, back-to-the-workplace leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham.

Abdul Ghani Baradar

Mark Coles profiles Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, political leader of the Taliban.

Professor Sarah Gilbert

The scientist leading the team behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

George the Poet

The innovative spoken word artist George the Poet.

Mark Cavendish

The British sprint cyclist making history, against the odds, in the Tour de France.

Raheem Sterling

From Wembley schoolboy to playing for England in a final at Wembley.

Alfie Hewett

British wheelchair tennis champion, who's aiming for Wimbledon victory and Tokyo gold.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The award-winning author who has found herself at the heart of a social media firestorm

Naftali Bennett

The military commando turned tech entrepreneur who is now prime minister of Israel.

Michaela Coel

The multi-talented performer making BAFTA history with awards for 'I May Destroy You'.

Joanne Anderson

The new Mayor of Liverpool and the first black woman to lead a major UK city.

Kate Bingham

The life and career of Kate Bingham, former head of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce

Edwin Poots

A profile of the newly elected leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.

Angela Rayner

We profile the life and career of Angela Rayner MP, deputy leader of the Labour Party.

Narendra Modi

Can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive his country's current coronavirus wave?

Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission President who says she was left standing because she is a woman.

Mohsin and Zuber Issa

The billionaire brothers who bought Asda after making a fortune from petrol stations.

Simon Byrne

Chief Constable at the Police Service of Northern Ireland, who's facing calls to resign.

Lex Greensill

The billionaire banker, whose financial firm has gone bust, threatening thousands of jobs

Emerald Fennell

Who is Emerald Fennell - the first UK woman to be nominated for an Oscar as Best Director?

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca's CEO faces scrutiny as his company's vaccine comes under fire.

Piers Morgan

Journalist, controversialist, celebrity - what's next for the man who craves headlines?

Keith Ellison

The lead prosecutor in the trial for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Anas Sarwar

The former dentist who’s just been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party.

Carrie Symonds

A think tank says she is playing a 'central role' in running the country, but who is she?

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The first African and first woman elected head of the World Trade Organisation.

David Martindale

How the football manager with a criminal past has turned his life around. With Mark Coles.

Clare Smyth

The first female british chef to win 3 Michelin stars at her own restaurant.

Anders Holch Povlsen

Danish billionaire, ASOS shareholder and Scotland’s biggest private landowner.

Russell T Davies

Mark Coles on the life of the screenwriter behind some of the most popular TV series.

Nadhim Zahawi

The fascinating life of Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi, with Mark Coles.

Pat McGrath

The famed make-up artist and entrepreneur is the first in her industry to be made a dame.

Naomi Osaka

The activist tennis star set to light up the Tokyo Olympics - featuring Billie Jean King.

Brendan O'Carroll

Becky Milligan charts the bumpy ride to stardom for the creator of Mrs Brown's Boys.

Viola Davis

Becky Milligan profiles the first black actor to win an Oscar, Emmy and Tony award.

Dr June Raine

Dr June Raine, the UK's top medical regulator, makes the call on approving Covid vaccines.

Demis Hassabis

The chess prodigy and video game designer behind a breakthrough that could change medicine

Allegra Stratton

The former journalist, now Number 10’s new White House-style spokesperson.

Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci

Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mark Drakeford

Mark Coles explores the life and career of the First Minister of Wales.

Prue Leith

The business woman and Bake Off judge now working to improve NHS hospital food.

Sir Edward Lister

The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.

Steve Rotheram

The former bricklayer steering Liverpool through the latest coronavirus lockdown.

Mike Pence

The man from Indiana who's 'a heartbeat away' from the US presidency.

Chuck Feeney

The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.

Lewis Hamilton

The first and only black Formula 1 driver stands on the brink of a world record.

Kamala Harris

The woman who, come November, could be "just a heartbeat away" from the US presidency.

Tony Abbott

Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?

Simon Case

Who is the man newly promoted to head up the Civil Service?

Dido Harding

Who is the horse-loving peer now in charge of our public health? With Mark Coles

Professor Sarah Gilbert

Mark Coles profiles the scientist leading the Oxford University vaccine team.

Roger Stone

Mark Coles profiles President Trump’s political strategist and confidante Roger Stone.

Bill Browder

Mark Coles hears about the life of the man behind the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder.

Sir Ian McKellen

Becky Milligan looks at the life of actor and activist Sir Ian McKellen.

Munira Mirza

The No 10 adviser's appointment on a race inequality commission has caused controversy.

Marcus Rashford

The Manchester United forward who is credited with forcing a government U-turn this week.

Kathy Sullivan

Mark Coles profiles former NASA astronaut and oceanographer, Dr Kathy Sullivan

Killer Mike

Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.

Suella Braverman

Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Mark Coles profiles Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation.

Rosena Allin-Khan

Mark Coles profiles Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, Labour MP.

Andrew Cuomo

Mark Coles profiles Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York.

Kim Yo-jong

Becky Milligan looks at the life of North Korean politician Kim Yo-jong.

Matt Hancock

Mark Coles profiles Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care for England

Dame Vera Lynn

Mark Coles looks at the life of Dame Vera Lynn.

Dominic Raab

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Dominic Raab.

Dr Anthony Fauci

Mark Coles profiles America’s top immunologist.

Hania Rani

Marks Coles looks at the life and music of the Polish pianist.

Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England's new governor starts his job amid economic chaos. How will he do?

Professor Chris Whitty

The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?

Priti Patel

The home secretary facing allegations of bullying.

David Frost

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator

Jurgen Klopp

The manager who's put Liverpool Football Club on the path to winning the treble.

Rishi Sunak

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer within just five years of becoming an MP.

Waad al-Kateab

The Syrian filmmaker exposing the horrors of life and death in war-torn Aleppo.

Mike Pompeo

The US Secretary of State caught up in the Ukraine impeachment scandal.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

The young, black cellist from Nottingham making chart history.

Lord Reed

The judge taking up the Supreme Court presidency as tensions with the government simmer.

Scott Morrison

The Australian prime minister criticised over his response to the bushfire crisis.

Dina Asher-Smith

Becky Milligan looks at the life of Dina Asher-Smith, the fastest woman in British history

Michael Morpurgo

Mark Coles looks at one of Britain’s most celebrated storytellers, Michael Morpurgo

John Boyega

How Peckham schoolboy, John Boyega, became a Hollywood Stormtrooper.

Sanna Marin

Mark Coles profiles Finland's new Prime Minister, Sanna Marin.

Mick Cash

Mark Coles profiles the head of the RMT union, Mick Cash.

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

What does Ephraim Mirvis' entry into the political fray this week tell us about the man?

Lizzo

The American rapper and singer nominated for eight Grammy Awards.

Adam Schiff

A look at the life of Adam Schiff, chair of the US House Intelligence Committeee.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Mark Coles profiles the new speaker of the House of Commons.

Eddie Jones

Becky Milligan explores how a Sydney teacher came to lead the England rugby team.

Bridget Riley

We explore the life and career of British artist Bridget Riley.

Bernardine Evaristo

Bernardine Evaristo is the first black British woman to win the Booker Prize.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The president of Turkey who has sent troops into northern Syria.

Rudolph Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani is both a divisive figure and a man who once united his nation.

Baroness Hale

Baroness Hale, president of the Supreme Court, delivered a bombshell ruling this week.

Gareth Thomas

Mark Coles looks at the life of former rugby player Gareth Thomas.

John Bercow

The life story of the most controversial Commons speaker of modern times.

David Gauke

Edward Stourton looks at the life of an unlikely rebel.

Peter Navarro

Peter Navarro is the economist who’s egged President Trump on in his trade war with China.

Dominic Cummings

Becky Milligan takes a look at the life of Dominic Cummings.

Ilhan Omar

The Somali-born US congresswoman who's become a thorn in President Trump’s side.

Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen is likely to be the next president of the European Commission.

Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe's US national team has made it to the Women's World Cup final.

Mark Sedwill

Sir Mark Sedwill is Cabinet secretary and the UK’s national security adviser.

Joshua Wong

Joshua Wong has gone from schoolboy protester to Hong Kong's leading activist.

Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson, the favourite to be the next Liberal Democrat leader.

Sadiq Khan

The man Donald Trump described this week as a 'stone cold loser'.

Sonita Alleyne

Sonita Alleyne is the first black woman to lead an Oxbridge college.

John Bolton

John Bolton is the moustachioed US national security adviser pushing a hard line on Iran.

Simon Armitage

Becky Milligan profiles the new poet laureate, Simon Armitage.

Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt is the UK's first female defence secretary.

Andy Evans

Andy Evans will soon give evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry. He's waited a long time.

Loyle Carner

Mark Coles profiles the British hip hop artist Loyle Carner.

Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar

Becky Milligan looks at the life of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.

Danny Rose

Marks Coles looks at the life of Tottenham Hotspur footballer, Danny Rose

Andrew Moffat

The primary school teacher at the centre of a row over LGBT rights.

Oliver Letwin

This week Oliver Letwin persuaded the Commons to try to agree its own Brexit plan.

Jacinda Ardern

The New Zealand PM was widely praised for her response to the Christchurch attacks.

Tim Berners-Lee

We profile Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

Nan Goldin

Photographer Nan Goldin has been grabbing headlines not for her art but for her activism.

Jennifer Doudna

Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR.

Luciana Berger

Becky Milligan profiles MP Luciana Berger of the newly formed Independent Group.

Chris Grayling

Mark Coles profiles transport secretary Chris Grayling.

David Adjaye

Mark Coles profiles the British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye.

Juan Guaidó

Edward Stourton profiles Venezuela’s self-declared interim president, Juan Guaido.

Nick Boles

Becky Milligan profiles Conservative MP Nick Boles.

Roger Whiteside

Mark Coles profiles Greggs’ CEO Roger Whiteside.

Nancy Pelosi

Mark Coles looks at the most powerful woman in American politics.

Stormzy

The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.

Melania Trump

Becky Milligan profiles America’s First Lady.

Reed Hastings

The founder of Netflix, the streaming service that’s turned us all into binge watchers.

Dr Gail Bradbrook

Gail Bradbrook is behind the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion.

Geoffrey Cox

The Attorney General who told MPs to 'grow up' and 'get real.'

Julian Smith

The government's chief whip, charged with getting the PM's Brexit deal through Parliament.

Caroline Corby

The new chair of the Parole Board, which rules on releasing the most serious prisoners.

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman

One of the world's most dangerous and powerful men is on trial in New York.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The story of the youngest woman ever elected to the US congress.

Jair Bolsonaro

Edward Stourton looks at the life and career of Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Helen Grady looks at the life of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Esther McVey

Mark Coles profiles Esther McVey, the minister defending universal credit.

Eliot Higgins

Mark Coles looks at the man behind the investigative website Bellingcat.

Malorie Blackman

Mark Coles profiles children's author and former children's laureate Malorie Blackman.

Tiger Woods

Mark Coles looks at the life of one of the most successful golfers, Tiger Woods

Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the woman behind BBC drama Killing Eve is profiled by Mark Coles.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Mark Coles looks at Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's nominee for the US Supreme Court.

John McDonnell

Mark Coles profiles Labour shadow chancellor, John McDonnell.

Victor Headley

Mark Coles profiles Victor Headley, author of Yardie.

Inga Beale

One of the most powerful women in the city with Mark Coles.

Jacob Collier

Hailed 'jazz's new messiah', who is 23-year-old Jacob Collier? Mark Coles finds out.

Dominic Raab

Mark Coles profiles the new Brexit secretary, boxer and karate black belt Dominic Raab.

Serena Williams

Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams.

Matteo Salvini

Helen Grady profiles the Italian interior minister, Matteo Salvini.

Dominic Grieve

Labelled 'the rebel who forgot to rebel', who is Dominic Grieve? Mark Coles finds out.

Gareth Southgate

Mark Coles profiles England football manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

George Soros

Ed Stourton profiles the billionaire philanthropist and investor George Soros.

Mary Lou McDonald

Ed Stourton profiles the leader of Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald.

Giuseppe Conte

Mark Coles profiles the prospective new Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

Donald Glover

Mark Coles profiles Childish Gambino, the creator of viral video hit This is America.

Gina Haspel

Mark Coles profiles Gina Haspel, Donald Trump's controversial choice for CIA director.

Sajid Javid

Mark Coles profiles Sajid Javid, the first British Asian to be made home secretary.

David Lammy

The life and career of Windrush champion and Tottenham MP, David Lammy.

Kendrick Lamar

Mark Coles profiles Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Karen Pierce

Karen Pierce is the UK's new ambassador at the UN in New York.

Daniel Ek

Mark Coles tracks the life of Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek.

Stormy Daniels

Mark Coles explores the life of the adult film actress who is taking on President Trump.

Nigel Oakes

Big data, psychological warfare and mobile discos in the life of Nigel Oakes.

Margarita Simonyan

The life story of Margarita Simonyan, head of the controversial Russian news network RT.

Sir Bradley Wiggins

Cycling hero Bradley Wiggins, who MPs have accused of 'crossing an ethical line'.

Staffan de Mistura

Edward Stourton examines the life of Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy to Syria.

Daniel Kaluuya

Mark Coles profiles the Oscar-nominated star of Get Out and Black Panther, Daniel Kaluuya.

Cyril Ramaphosa

Becky Milligan looks at the life of South Africa's new president.

Oliver Robbins

He has been called the government's 'real Mr Brexit', but who is Oliver Robbins?

Sara Khan

The new lead commissioner for countering extremism has provoked criticism - why?

George Weah

Edward Stourton profiles the football legend who has become president of Liberia.

Jon Lansman

Mark Coles profiles Momentum leader Jon Lansman.

Oprah Winfrey

Mark Coles profiles Oprah Winfrey following her speech at the Golden Globes.

President Hassan Rouhani

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani.

Denise Coates

How a gambling hunch made the elusive Denise Coates Britain's best paid boss.

Sarah Mullally

Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse, is appointed as London's first woman Bishop.

The Winklevoss Brothers

The 'Bitcoin billionaires' and Olympic rowers, the Winklevoss twins.

Sue Gray

Sue Gray is in the spotlight this week for her investigation into minister Damian Green.

Yevgeny Prigozhin

Becky Milligan looks at the Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Emmerson Mnangagwa

Edward Stourton profiles the man hotly tipped to become the next president of Zimbabwe.

Priti Patel

Priti Patel, the ambitious right wing cabinet minister, forced to resign.

Paul Manafort

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Eniola Aluko

England women's football player - and FA whistleblower - Eniola Aluko.

Martin Selmayr

Mark Coles profiles the man who some say really runs Europe, Martin Selmayr.

Baroness Trumpington

Edward Stourton profiles Baroness Trumpington, famous for flicking a V sign in the Lords.

Mariano Rajoy

Mark Coles profiles Mariano Rajoy, the Prime Minister of Spain.

Gavin Williamson

Mark Coles on the life and career of Gavin Williamson, chief whip of the House of Commons.

Antonio Guterres

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Antonio Guterres, UN secretary general.

Jake Wood

Jake Wood, founder of Team Rubicon, the disaster relief group staffed by veterans.

Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley - why the US ambassador to the UN is such an intriguing figure.

Michelle O'Neill

Michelle O'Neill, leader of Sinn Fein.

Crawford Falconer

Mark Coles profiles Crawford Falconer, who could prove key to Britain's post-Brexit future

Taylor Swift

Becky Milligan profiles pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Moeen Ali

Mark Coles profiles the England cricketer, Moeen Ali.

General John Kelly

General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House.

Lady Brenda Hale

Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court.

Chris Evans

Mark Coles profiles the broadcaster Chris Evans.

Rob Goldstone

Who is Rob Goldstone, the man at the centre of the Donald Trump junior/Russia saga?

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Mark Coles looks at the life of Mohammed Bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

Sir Martin Moore-Bick

Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who is leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron is France's youngest-ever President. How did he rise so far so fast?

Leo Varadkar

Mark Coles looks at the life of Leo Varadkar, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.

Arlene Foster

Mark Coles takes an updated look at leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster.

Cornelia Parker

Mark Coles profiles artist Cornelia Parker, 2017's official election artist.

David Lynch

Mark Coles profiles the director David Lynch.

Robert Mueller

Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation

Kelvin MacKenzie

Becky Milligan profiles the former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie.

Jean-Claude Juncker

Mark Coles profiles the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

Aretha Franklin

Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul.

Sam Warburton

Mark Coles talks to those who know Sam Warburton.

Rex Tillerson

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of the American secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

Gibraltar

Becky Milligan profiles the tiny British Overseas Territory making headlines this week.

Eric Monkman

Mark Coles profiles University Challenge contestant and Twitter sensation Eric Monkman.

Catherine Corless

The story of Catherine Corless, who has been described as 'Ireland's Erin Brockovich'.

Philip Hammond

Mark Coles profiles the chancellor, Philip Hammond.

Sergey Kislyak

Who is Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador at the heart of a global controversy?

Cressida Dick

Mark Coles profiles the first woman to lead the Metropolitan Police.

Naomie Harris

Edward Stourton profiles the Oscar-nominated actress from north London.

John Bercow

John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Simon Stevens

Mark Coles profiles the man who runs NHS England.

Mike Pence

Becky Milligan profiles the new vice-president of America.

Arlene Foster

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Arlene Foster.

Dippy the Diplodocus

Mark Coles profiles Dippy the Diplodocus.

David Davis

Chris Bowlby profiles David Davis - the man in charge of Brexit.

Raymond Briggs

Marks Coles profiles the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs.

Arron Banks

Skinny dipping with Nigel Farage, punching a business partner, and bankrolling Brexit.

Sharon White

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Sharon White, Ofcom's chief executive.

Michel Barnier

Becky Milligan profiles the man chosen to represent the EU in Brexit negotiations.

Stephen Bannon

Stephen Bannon, chief strategist and senior counsellor for president-elect Donald Trump.

Gina Miller

Mark Coles profiles the woman behind a court case that could stymie Brexit, Gina Miller.

Tom Ilube

The most powerful black person you've never heard of, entrepreneur Tom Ilube.

Glenda Jackson

Mark Coles profiles actor and former politician Glenda Jackson.

Professor Alexis Jay

Mark Coles profiles the chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.

Lee Kun-Hee (Chairman, Samsung)

Mark Coles tells the story of one of the world's most enigmatic business leaders.

Professor David J Thouless

Becky Milligan profiles the 2016 Nobel prize winner for Physics.

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy

Mark Coles profiles Theresa May's influential chiefs of staff.

Emma Walmsley

We profile Emma Walmsley, set to become Britain's most powerful business woman.

Rodrigo Duterte

Edward Stourton profiles the controversial new leader of the Philippines.

Elon Musk

Mark Coles profiles the billionaire business magnate and inventor Elon Musk.

Amber Rudd

Becky Milligan profiles the new home secretary, Amber Rudd.

Seumas Milne

Adam Fleming profiles Jeremy Corbyn's spin doctor Seumas Milne.

Laura Trott

Mark Coles profiles the first British woman to win four Olympic golds.

Stephen Hough

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Pianist Stephen Hough.

Sonia Friedman

Mark Coles profiles the life and career of theatre producer Sonia Friedman.

Owen Smith

Edward Stourton profiles Labour leadership contender, Owen Smith.

Theresa May

Mark Coles profiles the new prime minister, Theresa May.

Andrea Leadsom

Mark Coles profiles Conservative leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom.

Stephen Crabb

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.

Michael Eavis

Methodist, dairy farmer - oh, and he runs a festival. Mark Coles profiles Michael Eavis.

Amanda Spielman

Amanda Spielman is set to take over as chief inspector of schools in England.

Mike Ashley

Edward Stourton profiles Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley.

Nicolas Maduro

The life and times of embattled Venezuelan president and radical icon Nicolas Maduro.

Jose Mourinho

Mark Coles profiles Jose Mourinho, the 'special one'.

Ruth Davidson

Mark Coles profiles Ruth Davidson, who has detoxified the Conservatives in Scotland.

Carolyn McCall

Mark Coles profiles easyJet's high-flying CEO, Dame Carolyn McCall.

Lord Dubs

Profiles of people making headlines. Mark Coles profiles Labour politician Lord Dubs.

Liz Clegg

Becky Milligan profiles Liz Clegg, volunteer in the so-called Calais Jungle.

Sir Martin Sorrell

Mark Coles profiles Sir Martin Sorrell, the Don Draper of the 21st century.

Jamie Vardy

Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy.

Sanjeev Gupta

Mark Coles profiles Sanjeev Gupta, the potential saviour of Britain's steel industry.

Sophie Okonedo

Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new BBC drama Undercover.

Nick Denton

Mark Coles profiles the British journalist whose website has been sued for $140 million.

Frauke Petry

Edward Stourton profiles the leader of Germany's Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) party.

Ted Cruz

Does Ted Cruz have what it takes to derail Donald Trump's bid to become US president?

Jenny Beavan

Becky Milligan on costume designer Jenny Beavan, winner at the 2016 Baftas and Oscars.

Hartwig Fischer

Chris Bowlby profiles Dr Hartwig Fischer, soon to be the director of the British Museum.

Maggie Smith

Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.

Elon Musk

Mark Coles profiles the billionaire business magnate and inventor Elon Musk.

Mark Clarke

Mark Coles profiles the so-called 'Tatler Tory', Mark Clarke.

Anonymous

Online hacking collective Anonymous has declared 'total war' on IS - but who are they?

Aung San Suu Kyi

Is Aung San Suu Kyi on the brink of power in Myanmar?

Baroness Tina Stowell

Edward Stourton profiles the leader of the House of Lords Baroness Tina Stowell.

Justin Trudeau

He was a boxer, a bouncer and a bungee jump coach - now he is prime minister of Canada.

Mohammed Bin Nayef

Mark Coles profiles the Saudi interior minister Mohammed Bin Nayef.

Bernie Sanders

Chris Bowlby profiles self-styled socialist US presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.

Gina Rinehart

Mark Coles profiles the controversial Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

Lord Ashcroft

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.

The Eagle Twins

Mark Coles profile the new shadow cabinet's twin sisters, Maria and Angela Eagle.

Michel Houellebecq

Ed Stourton profiles Michel Houellebecq, the controversial novelist who loves to provoke.

Sir John Chilcot

The delayed inquiry into the Iraq War bears his name, but who is Sir John Chilcot?

Dr Dre

Dr Dre has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Mark Coles tells his story.

Michelle Mone

Michelle Mone, the government's new start-up tsar, is profiled by Mark Coles.

Jeremy Corbyn

What sort of Labour leader would Jeremy Corbyn be?

Donald Trump

Billionaire Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the US presidential race.

Mhairi Black

Britain's youngest MP, whose maiden speech has been watched 10 million times.

Seymour Hersh

Mark Coles profiles veteran American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.

Sir Christopher Geidt

Mark Coles profiles Sir Christopher Geidt, private secretary to the Queen.

Loretta Lynch

Edward Stourton profiles Loretta Lynch, newly appointed to the job of US attorney general.

Aidan Turner

Mark Coles profiles Aidan Turner, the Irish actor playing Poldark.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan.

The Teletubbies

The four brightly coloured, furry children's television stars who are making a comeback.

Trevor Noah

The South African comedian set to take over from Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show.

Leanne Wood

Mark Coles profiles the Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood.

Dolce & Gabbana

Becky Milligan profiles Italy's famous couture couple Dolce & Gabbana.

Nigel Dodds

Nigel Dodds, the DUP's leader at Westminster, is a possible post-election kingmaker.

Qassem Suleimani

Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, possibly the most powerful operative in the Middle East.

Natalie Bennett

Mark Coles profiles the Green leader Natalie Bennett after her rocky campaign launch.

Yanis Varoufakis

Mark Coles profiles the flamboyant and hugely important Greek finance minister.

Lord Green

Mark Coles profiles the former HSBC boss and trade minister Lord Green.

Frank Field

Chris Bowlby profiles the anti-poverty campaigner and veteran Labour MP Frank Field.

Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani, president of Afghanistan, the anthropologist with the explosive temper.

Arminka Helic

Mark Coles profiles the refugee from Bosnia as she takes her seat in the House of Lords.

Grace Mugabe

Jo Fidgen profiles Grace Mugabe, the first lady of Zimbabwe.

Benedict Cumberbatch

An insight into man of the moment, Benedict Cumberbatch.

Rand Paul

Mark Coles profiles Senator Rand Paul, a likely Republican challenger for the White House.

Christopher Nolan

The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.

Sir Andrew Green

Migration Watch UK founder Sir Andrew Green's elevation to the House of Lords.

Richard Flanagan

Becky Milligan on Richard Flanagan, the fourth Australian to win the Man Booker Prize.

Douglas Carswell

Ed Stourton profiles Douglas Carswell, the first elected UKIP MP.

White Dee

Mark Coles profiles White Dee, the controversial star of Channel 4's Benefits Street.

Ricky Tomlinson

The story of Ricky Tomlinson, top TV actor with a controversial trade union past.

Shane Smith

Mark Coles profiles Shane Smith, Ottawa punk rocker-turned-media mogul.

Jack Ma

How did Jack Ma become one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs?

Rona Fairhead

Edward Stourton profiles Rona Fairhead, the woman nominated to chair the BBC Trust.

Petro Poroshenko

Edward Stourton profiles the Ukrainian president.

Nicholas Macpherson

Sir Nicholas Macpherson, treasury supremo and key figure in the Scots independence debate.

Haider al-Abadi

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Haider al-Abadi, Iraq's prime minister-designate.

Karren Brady

The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star.

Radoslaw Sikorski

Becky Milligan profiles the Polish foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski.

Mazher Mahmood

Edward Stourton profiles journalist Mazher Mahmood, the so-called 'fake sheikh'.

Nicky Morgan

Mark Coles profiles the new education secretary, Nicky Morgan.

Elizabeth Butler-Sloss

A profile of Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, head of a major new enquiry into abuse allegations.

Elizabeth Warren

Could Elizabeth Warren be the next president of the United States of America?

Amal Alamuddin

London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to George Clooney. But who is she?

The Glazer Family

Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United.

Sajid Javid

Mark Coles presents a profile of Sajid Javid, the new Cabinet culture secretary.

Narendra Modi

Ritula Shah presents a profile of Indian prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn

Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?

Noah

As a new Hollywood film version opens, Mark Coles profiles the character of Noah.

Matteo Renzi

Edward Stourton asks if Matteo Renzi, Italy's dynamic new PM, can fulfil his promises.

Rupert Harrison

Ahead of the budget, a profile of Rupert Harrison, the man some call the 'real chancellor'

Vladimir Putin

Mary Ann Sieghart explores what has shaped Vladimir Putin's view of the world.

Janet Yellen

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Janet Yellen, Obama's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve.

Idris Elba

Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.

Vitali Klitschko

Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.

Michelle Bachelet

Edward Stourton profiles Michelle Bachelet, former and perhaps future president of Chile.

Tom Daley

Mark Coles profiles British Olympic diver Tom Daley.

Nicola Sturgeon

Lesley Curwen profiles Nicola Sturgeon, a key figure in Scotland's push for independence.

Bill de Blasio

Mark Coles profiles the radical New York mayor-elect, Bill de Blasio.

Sachin Tendulkar

Tim Franks profiles the man who embodied the Indian dream, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Alison Saunders

Becky Milligan profiles Alison Saunders, the new Director of Public Prosecutions.

Jim Ratcliffe

Jo Fidgen profiles Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire boss of the Grangemouth petrochemical plant.

Andrew Mitchell

Becky Milligan profiles the man at the centre of the so-called 'Plebgate' scandal.

Rufus Norris

Mary Ann Sieghart presents a biographical sketch of British theatre director Rufus Norris.

Maajid Nawaz

Mark Coles presents a profile of the co-founder of counter-extremism think tank Quilliam.

Paul Dacre

Mark Coles presents a profile of Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre.

Hassan Rouhani

Mary Ann Sieghart asks, is Hassan Rouhani a completely new kind of Iranian leader?

Billy Connolly

Mark Coles explores how comedian Billy Connolly has tackled adversity with humour.

Sergei Lavrov

Mark Coles profiles Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.

Angela Merkel

Chris Bowlby profiles German chancellor Angela Merkel, as she campaigns for a third term.

John Kerry

Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Edward Stourton profiles the head of Egypt's Armed Forces, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.

Mo Farah

Jane Deith profiles the double Olympic and World champion, Mo Farah.

Mark Carney

Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.

Haifaa Al-Mansour

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Saudi Arabia's first female film director.

Andre Geim

Helen Grady profiles the prize-winning scientist Professor Sir Andre Geim.

Samantha Cameron

Edward Stourton profiles the Prime Minister's wife, Samantha Cameron.

Alastair Cook

Mark Coles profiles the England cricket captain Alastair Cook.

Pep Guardiola

Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football

Margaret Hodge

Edward Stourton on Margaret Hodge, who is enjoying an Indian summer in her political life.

Alisher Usmanov

Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.

Robert Mueller

Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, the long-serving and influential director of the FBI.

Elizabeth Llewellyn

Mary Ann Seighart profiles Elizabeth Llewellyn, the late-blossoming opera star.

Jeff Bezos

Amazon has changed the world. Now its founder Jeff Bezos has his sights on the stars.

Lucy Winkett

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lucy Winkett, a favourite to become the first female bishop.

Magnus Carlsen

Chris Bowlby looks at the highest-rated chess player ever, 22-year old Magnus Carlsen.

Zhang Xin

Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin.

Justin Bieber

Mark Coles on Canadian pop phenomenon Justin Bieber, who upset British fans on his UK tour

Beppe Grillo

Profile of comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, now a major force in Italian politics.

Mike Ashley

The rise of Mike Ashley, reclusive owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United.

Tom Ford

What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.

John Brennan

President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?

Sir Philip Green

Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.

Nigel Farage

Rosie Goldsmith profiles the leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.

Lynton Crosby

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.

Abu Qatada

Mark Coles profiles radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.

Nadine Dorries

Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.

Xi Jinping

Tim Franks profiles the Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping.

Alexei Navalny

Lucy Ash profiles Alexei Navalny, the man leading Russian opposition to President Putin.

Sam Mendes

As the new Bond film opens next week, Mary Ann Sieghart profiles its director, Sam Mendes.

Paul Ryan

Claire Bolderson profiles US Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan.

Psy

Chris Bowlby on South Korean pop star Psy, creator of the most popular Youtube video ever.

Justin Welby

Edward Stourton profiles Justin Welby, former oil executive, now leading Anglican bishop.

Andy Murray

Tennis champion Andy Murray, who has won Britain's first grand slam in 76 years.

Pete Cashmore

Edward Stourton profiles leading social media blogger Pete Cashmore.

Grant Shapps

Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Grant Shapps, the new Conservative party co-chairman.

Frances O'Grady

Claire Bolderson profiles Frances O'Grady, soon to the the first woman to lead the TUC.

Lee Pearson

A profile of nine-times paralympic gold medallist, Lee Pearson.

Dame Helen Ghosh

Chris Bowlby profiles Dame Helen Ghosh, who is to take over as head of the National Trust.

Dave Brailsford

Ruth Alexander profiles Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind the British cycling team.

Boris Johnson

As the Olympics come to London, Mayor Boris Johnson finds himself on the global stage.

Engelbert Humperdinck

Pascale Harter profiles singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Jay Hunt

With mixed news in its Annual Report, Channel 4's controller Jay Hunt is in the spotlight.

Alexis Tsipras

The brash young leader of Greece's far left-wing bloc mobilising the anti-bailout vote.

Roy Hodgson

Multi-lingual, intelligent and a surprise choice for the biggest job in sport, Roy Hodgson

Jeremy Hunt

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Jeremy Hunt, the under-fire culture secretary.

Ralf Hutter

Chris Bowlby profiles Ralf Hutter, founding member of the influential band Kraftwerk.

Kim Jong-un

David Torrance profiles the new North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Suzanne Collins

Gerry Northam profiles Suzanne Collins, best-selling author of The Hunger Games.

Len McCluskey

Mukul Devichand profiles union leader Len McCluskey, who leads the fuel tanker drivers.

Dame Edna Everage

Rosie Goldsmith profiles one of entertainment's best known characters - Dame Edna Everage.

Jimmy Wales

Claire Bolderson profiles the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales.

Francois Hollande

Chris Bowlby profiles the French Socialist Party presidential candidate Francois Hollande.

Imran Khan

What drives Imran Khan, the lawyer who led the fight for justice for Stephen Lawrence?

Michael Acton Smith

Rory Cellan-Jones profiles Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith.

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

Emily Buchanan profiles the archbishop of Canterbury, poet and scholar Rowan Williams.

Peter Higgs

Samira Ahmed profiles the physicist Peter Higgs, the man behind the "God Particle".

Newt Gingrich

Samira Ahmed profiles Newt Gingrich, leading Republican contender for the US election.

Youssou N'Dour

Edward Stourton profiles the Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour.

Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi

How Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi rose to become the key figure in the Egyptian crisis.

Meryl Streep

How has Meryl Streep become one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood history?

Tom Watson MP

Edward Stourton profiles Tom Watson, the MP who took on the Murdoch media empire.

Mario Draghi

New President of the European Central Bank, Italian Mario Draghi, enters the Euro crisis.

Umberto Bossi

Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Umberto Bossi, leader of Italy's Northern League.

Ian Brown - Stone Roses

Linda Pressly profiles Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown.

Jeremy Heywood

Chris Bowlby profiles Jeremy Heywood who is to become the new Cabinet Secretary.

Lord Justice Leveson

Claire Bolderson profiles Lord Justice Leveson.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou

Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the easyJet entrepreneur, is profiled by Rosie Goldsmith.

Warren Buffett

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett.

Bernard Hogan-Howe

A profile of the incoming Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe.

Texas Governor Rick Perry

Rick Perry, Governor of Texas who is seeking the Republican Party Presidential nomination.

Vanessa Redgrave

Edward Stourton profiles Vanessa Redgrave, political activist and award-winning actress.

Mustafa Abdul Jalil

Mustafa Abdul Jalil, recent defector who now leads Libya's National Transitional Council.

Arsene Wenger

Arsenal's once 'invincible' manager Arsene Wenger now facing growing criticism.

Theresa May

The Home Secretary, Theresa May, dealing with the aftermath of riots across England.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.

John Armitt

John Armitt, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.

Elizabeth Filkin

Elizabeth Filkin appointed to clean up the relationship between the Met and the media.

Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch, head of News Corporation, at the centre of the phone hacking scandal.

Nick Davies

Jonathan Maitland profiles Nick Davies, the journalist who broke the phone-hacking story.

Christine Lagarde

Adrian Goldberg profiles Christine Lagarde, newly elected head of the IMF.

Bashar al-Assad

As President Assad battles to hold Syria, is he by nature a reformer or an autocrat?

Martin Amis

Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis.

Rebekah Brooks

Edward Stourton profiles the former News International chief executive, Rebekah Brooks.

Ai Weiwei

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei.

Adele

Singer-songwriter Adele's spectacular career is profiled by Colin Paterson.

Amr Moussa

Morland Sanders profiles the Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa.

Marine le Pen

Claire Bolderson profiles far right French politician Marine Le Pen.

William Hague

William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, who's been criticised over Libya this week.

John Galliano

Chris Bowlby looks at the life of John Galliano, the fashion designer sacked by Dior.

Lord Patten

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lord Patten.

Sachin Tendulkar

As the Cricket World Cup gets underway, Rob Bonnet profiles Indian star Sachin Tendulkar.

Arianna Huffington

Emma Jane Kirby profiles new media mogul Arianna Huffington.

Craig Oliver

An insight into Craig Oliver, newly appointed Government Director of Communications.

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi

Gerry Northam profiles Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the first Muslim cabinet minister.

Andy Coulson

James Silver profiles Andy Coulson, who's resigned as David Cameron's communications chief

Colin Firth

Jonathan Maitland profiles the star of The King's Speech, actor & campaigner, Colin Firth.

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Chief Executive

Morland Sanders profiles Facebook Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg.

Prince William

As Prince William prepares to marry, who and what has shaped him and his royal role?

Lady Gaga

Stephen Smith profiles Lady Gaga and her dizzying dash to global pop music dominance.

Glenn Beck

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles provocative US talk show host, Glenn Beck.

Iain Duncan Smith, Work and Pensions Secretary

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith

Yvette Cooper, Shadow Foreign Secretary

Yvette Cooper, the new Shadow Foreign Secretary, comes under the spotlight.

Dilma Rousseff

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines.

Eric Daniels

Eric Daniels, CEO of Lloyds, to leave with a reputed 13m pound pay off.

Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Jonathan Maitland profiles Danny Alexander, Lib Dem MP and Treasury Chief Secretary.

John Yates

John Yates, senior Met Police officer responsible for the phone hacking investigation.

Pope Benedict XVI

Who is Pope Benedict XVI? Jane Little delves into his background to find out.