Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
Episodes to download
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Christopher Nolan
Sat 1 Nov 2014
The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.
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Sir Andrew Green
Sat 25 Oct 2014
Migration Watch UK founder Sir Andrew Green's elevation to the House of Lords.
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Richard Flanagan
Sat 18 Oct 2014
Becky Milligan on Richard Flanagan, the fourth Australian to win the Man Booker Prize.
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White Dee
Sat 4 Oct 2014
Mark Coles profiles White Dee, the controversial star of Channel 4's Benefits Street.
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Ricky Tomlinson
Sat 27 Sep 2014
The story of Ricky Tomlinson, top TV actor with a controversial trade union past.
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Rona Fairhead
Sat 6 Sep 2014
Edward Stourton profiles Rona Fairhead, the woman nominated to chair the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust.
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Nicholas Macpherson
Sat 23 Aug 2014
Sir Nicholas Macpherson, treasury supremo and key figure in the Scots independence debate.
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Haider al-Abadi
Sat 16 Aug 2014
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Haider al-Abadi, Iraq's prime minister-designate.
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Karren Brady
Sat 9 Aug 2014
The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star.
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Radoslaw Sikorski
Sat 2 Aug 2014
Becky Milligan profiles the Polish foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski.
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Mazher Mahmood
Sat 26 Jul 2014
Edward Stourton profiles journalist Mazher Mahmood, the so-called 'fake sheikh'.
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Elizabeth Butler-Sloss
Sat 12 Jul 2014
A profile of Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, head of a major new enquiry into abuse allegations.
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Elizabeth Warren
Sat 10 May 2014
Could Elizabeth Warren be the next president of the United States of America?
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Amal Alamuddin
Sat 3 May 2014
London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to George Clooney. But who is she?
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The Glazer Family
Sat 26 Apr 2014
Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United.
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Sajid Javid
Sat 19 Apr 2014
Mark Coles presents a profile of Sajid Javid, the new Cabinet culture secretary.
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Narendra Modi
Sat 12 Apr 2014
Ritula Shah presents a profile of Indian prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
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Sir Alan Ayckbourn
Sat 5 Apr 2014
Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?
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Noah
Sat 29 Mar 2014
As a new Hollywood film version opens, Mark Coles profiles the character of Noah.
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Matteo Renzi
Sat 22 Mar 2014
Edward Stourton asks if Matteo Renzi, Italy's dynamic new PM, can fulfil his promises.
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Rupert Harrison
Sat 15 Mar 2014
Ahead of the budget, a profile of Rupert Harrison, the man some call the 'real chancellor'
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Vladimir Putin
Sat 8 Mar 2014
Mary Ann Sieghart explores what has shaped Vladimir Putin's view of the world.
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Janet Yellen
Sat 4 Jan 2014
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Janet Yellen, Obama's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve.
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Idris Elba
Sat 28 Dec 2013
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
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Vitali Klitschko
Sat 21 Dec 2013
Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.