Profile Episodes Episode guide
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Michel Houellebecq
Ed Stourton profiles Michel Houellebecq, the controversial novelist who loves to provoke.
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Sir John Chilcot
The delayed inquiry into the Iraq War bears his name, but who is Sir John Chilcot?
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Dr Dre
Dr Dre has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Mark Coles tells his story.
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Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone, the government's new start-up tsar, is profiled by Mark Coles.
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Jeremy Corbyn
What sort of Labour leader would Jeremy Corbyn be?
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Donald Trump
Billionaire Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the US presidential race.
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Mhairi Black
Britain's youngest MP, whose maiden speech has been watched 10 million times.
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Liz Kendall
Mark Coles profiles the Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall.
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Seymour Hersh
Mark Coles profiles veteran American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
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Sir Christopher Geidt
Mark Coles profiles Sir Christopher Geidt, private secretary to the Queen.
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Loretta Lynch
Edward Stourton profiles Loretta Lynch, newly appointed to the job of US attorney general.
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Aidan Turner
Mark Coles profiles Aidan Turner, the Irish actor playing Poldark.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan
Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan.
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The Teletubbies
The four brightly coloured, furry children's television stars who are making a comeback.
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Trevor Noah
The South African comedian set to take over from Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show.
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Leanne Wood
Mark Coles profiles the Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood.
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Dolce & Gabbana
Becky Milligan profiles Italy's famous couture couple Dolce & Gabbana.
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Nigel Dodds
Nigel Dodds, the DUP's leader at Westminster, is a possible post-election kingmaker.
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Qassem Suleimani
Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, possibly the most powerful operative in the Middle East.
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Natalie Bennett
Mark Coles profiles the Green leader Natalie Bennett after her rocky campaign launch.
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Yanis Varoufakis
Mark Coles profiles the flamboyant and hugely important Greek finance minister.
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Lord Green
Mark Coles profiles the former HSBC boss and trade minister Lord Green.
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Elizabeth Jane Howard
Discussing her life and work, the author explains why her novels are hard to write.
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Frank Field
Chris Bowlby profiles the anti-poverty campaigner and veteran Labour MP Frank Field.
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Ashraf Ghani
Ashraf Ghani, president of Afghanistan, the anthropologist with the explosive temper.
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Arminka Helic
Mark Coles profiles the refugee from Bosnia as she takes her seat in the House of Lords.
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Grace Mugabe
Jo Fidgen profiles Grace Mugabe, the first lady of Zimbabwe.
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Benedict Cumberbatch
An insight into man of the moment, Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Rand Paul
Mark Coles profiles Senator Rand Paul, a likely Republican challenger for the White House.
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Christopher Nolan
The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.
