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An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

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    Moeen Ali

    Sat 12 Aug 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the England cricketer, Moeen Ali.

  • General John Kelly

    Sat 5 Aug 2017

    General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House.

  • Lady Brenda Hale

    Sat 29 Jul 2017

    Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court.

  • Chris Evans

    Sat 22 Jul 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the broadcaster Chris Evans.

  • Rob Goldstone

    Sat 15 Jul 2017

    Who is Rob Goldstone, the man at the centre of the Donald Trump junior/Russia saga?

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

    Sat 8 Jul 2017

    Mark Coles looks at the life of Mohammed Bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

  • Sir Martin Moore-Bick

    Sat 1 Jul 2017

    Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who is leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire.

  • Emmanuel Macron

    Sat 24 Jun 2017

    Emmanuel Macron is France's youngest-ever President. How did he rise so far so fast?

  • Leo Varadkar

    Sat 17 Jun 2017

    Mark Coles looks at the life of Leo Varadkar, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.

  • Arlene Foster

    Sat 10 Jun 2017

    Mark Coles takes an updated look at leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster.

  • Cornelia Parker

    Sat 3 Jun 2017

    Mark Coles profiles artist Cornelia Parker, 2017's official election artist.

  • David Lynch

    Sat 27 May 2017

    Director David Lynch has died aged 78. This programme was first broadcast in 2017.

  • Robert Mueller

    Sat 20 May 2017

    Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation

  • Kelvin MacKenzie

    Sat 13 May 2017

    Becky Milligan profiles the former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie.

  • Jean-Claude Juncker

    Sat 6 May 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

  • Aretha Franklin

    Sat 29 Apr 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul.

  • Sam Warburton

    Sat 22 Apr 2017

    Mark Coles talks to those who know Sam Warburton.

  • Rex Tillerson

    Sat 15 Apr 2017

    Mark Coles looks at the life and career of the American secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

  • Gibraltar

    Sat 8 Apr 2017

    Becky Milligan profiles the tiny British Overseas Territory making headlines this week.

  • Eric Monkman

    Sat 1 Apr 2017

    Mark Coles profiles University Challenge contestant and Twitter sensation Eric Monkman.

  • Catherine Corless

    Sat 25 Mar 2017

    The story of Catherine Corless, who has been described as 'Ireland's Erin Brockovich'.

  • Philip Hammond

    Sat 18 Mar 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the chancellor, Philip Hammond.

  • Sergey Kislyak

    Sat 11 Mar 2017

    Who is Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador at the heart of a global controversy?

  • Cressida Dick

    Sat 4 Mar 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the first woman to lead the Metropolitan Police.

  • Naomie Harris

    Sat 25 Feb 2017

    Edward Stourton profiles the Oscar-nominated actress from north London.

  • Liz Truss

    Sat 18 Feb 2017

    Becky Milligan profiles the Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss.

  • John Bercow

    Sat 11 Feb 2017

    John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons.

  • Simon Stevens

    Sat 28 Jan 2017

    Mark Coles profiles the man who runs NHS England.

  • Mike Pence

    Sat 21 Jan 2017

    Becky Milligan profiles the new vice-president of America.

  • Arlene Foster

    Sat 14 Jan 2017

    Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Arlene Foster.

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