Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
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Lewis Hamilton
Sat 26 Sep 2020
The first and only black Formula 1 driver stands on the brink of a world record.
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Kamala Harris
Sat 19 Sep 2020
The woman who, come November, could be "just a heartbeat away" from the US presidency.
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Tony Abbott
Sat 12 Sep 2020
Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
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Dido Harding
Sat 29 Aug 2020
Who is the horse-loving peer now in charge of our public health? With Mark Coles
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Professor Sarah Gilbert
Sat 25 Jul 2020
Mark Coles profiles the scientist leading the Oxford University vaccine team.
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Roger Stone
Sat 18 Jul 2020
Mark Coles profiles President Trump鈥檚 political strategist and confidante Roger Stone.
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Bill Browder
Sat 11 Jul 2020
Mark Coles hears about the life of the man behind the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder.
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Sir Ian McKellen
Sat 4 Jul 2020
Becky Milligan looks at the life of actor and activist Sir Ian McKellen.
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Munira Mirza
Sat 27 Jun 2020
The No 10 adviser's appointment on a race inequality commission has caused controversy.
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Marcus Rashford
Sat 20 Jun 2020
The Manchester United forward who is credited with forcing a government U-turn this week.
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Kathy Sullivan
Sat 13 Jun 2020
Mark Coles profiles former NASA astronaut and oceanographer, Dr Kathy Sullivan
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Killer Mike
Sat 6 Jun 2020
Mark Coles looks at the life of American rapper and activist Killer Mike.
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Suella Braverman
Sat 30 May 2020
Edward Stourton profiles the attorney general for England and Wales, Suella Braverman.
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Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Sat 23 May 2020
Mark Coles profiles Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation.
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Matt Hancock
Sat 25 Apr 2020
Mark Coles profiles Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care for England
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Andrew Bailey
Sat 21 Mar 2020
The Bank of England's new governor starts his job amid economic chaos. How will he do?
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Professor Chris Whitty
Sat 14 Mar 2020
The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
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Jurgen Klopp
Sat 22 Feb 2020
The manager who's put Liverpool Football Club on the path to winning the treble.
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Rishi Sunak
Sat 15 Feb 2020
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer within just five years of becoming an MP.
