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Mark Carney
The former Governor of the Bank of England hoping to become Canada's Prime Minister.
Jarvis Cocker
Pulp's lead singer returns with new music
Lesley Manville
Stephen Smith profiles actor Lesley Manville, winner of a second Olivier theatre award.
Steve Witkoff
Trump's special envoy.
Jack Thorne
Writer of hit drama Adolescence.
Jonathan Powell
The UK’s National Security Adviser working on peace negotiations in Ukraine.
Liz Kendall
The work and pensions secretary with the tough task of reforming welfare.
Kaja Kallas
The EU’s top diplomat standing by Kyiv.
Friedrich Merz
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting.
Mark Rutte
The man overseeing Nato's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Peter Mandelson
The political veteran staging yet another comeback.
Alexander Lukashenko
The former state farm director who has ruled Belarus since 1994.
Poppy Gustafsson
The entrepreneur who became the UK’s investment minister.
Claudia Sheinbaum
The first woman to be elected leader of Mexico.
Allan Leighton
The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.
Thomas Tuchel
The new manager of England’s male footballers.
Ruth Jones
The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
Daniel Křetínský
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
Nick Park
The filmmaker behind two of animation’s greatest characters.
Tom Molnar
One of the biggest names in the world of artisanal baking.
Kim Leadbeater
The MP behind a bid to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Sir Ridley Scott
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
Sahra Wagenknecht
The woman behind a significant change to Germany's political landscape.
Yvette Cooper
The woman responsible for immigration, security, and policing in England and Wales.
Bidzina Ivanishvili
The billionaire businessman behind the Georgian Dream party.
Chris McCausland
The blind comedian who's storming Strictly.
Morgan McSweeney
Who is the new chief of staff in Downing Street?
Gaga
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
David Lammy
As tensions in the Middle East grow, we look at the man leading the UK’s foreign policy.
Eben Upton
The man who thought up the tiny Raspberry Pi computer.
Martin Hewitt
Martin Hewitt is the UK’s new border security commander. Mark Coles has been learning more
Eluned Morgan
Welsh first minister and leader of Welsh Labour, Baroness Morgan of Ely.
Lee Carsley
The new interim head coach of England's male footballers.
James Graham
The prolific playwright who grew up near Nottinghamshire's former coalmines.
JD Vance
From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president.
Shabana Mahmood
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood.
Evan Gershkovich
A portrait of the American journalist jailed in Russia. With Mark Coles.
Shania Twain
The rags, riches and heartache of one of music's biggest names.
Professor Sir John Curtice
The country’s most famous polling guru who’s been doing TV election coverage for 45 years.
Jordan Bardella
French politician and president of the far-right National Rally party, Jordan Bardella.
Rylan
Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey.
Alan Bleasdale
The most iconic work of screenwriter, Alan Bleasdale, is being re-imagined for the stage.
Ann-Marie Powell
Ann-Marie Powell, award-winning garden designer. Presented by Mark Coles.
Baroness Floella Benjamin
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
John Swinney
Scotland’s new first minister and SNP leader.
Isaac Levido
The man directing the Conservatives’ impending general election campaign.
Paul Sinton-Hewitt
Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the founder of parkrun. Presented by Stephen Smith.
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.
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
Director David Lynch has died aged 78. This programme was first broadcast in 2017.
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.