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Boris Johnson

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

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Dave Brailsford

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

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Dame Helen Ghosh

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

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Lee Pearson

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

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Frances O'Grady

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

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Grant Shapps

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

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Andy Murray

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

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Pete Cashmore

Edward Stourton profiles leading social media blogger Pete Cashmore.

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Justin Welby

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

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Psy

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

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Paul Ryan

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

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Sam Mendes

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

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Alexei Navalny

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

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Xi Jinping

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

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Nadine Dorries

Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.

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Abu Qatada

Mark Coles profiles radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.

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Lynton Crosby

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.

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Nigel Farage

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

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Sir Philip Green

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

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John Brennan

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

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Tom Ford

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

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Mike Ashley

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

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Beppe Grillo

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

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Justin Bieber

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

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Zhang Xin

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

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Magnus Carlsen

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

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Lucy Winkett

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

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Jeff Bezos

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

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Elizabeth Llewellyn

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

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Robert Mueller

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

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