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Idris Elba
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
Janet Yellen
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Janet Yellen, Obama's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve.
Vladimir Putin
Mary Ann Sieghart explores what has shaped Vladimir Putin's view of the world.
Rupert Harrison
Ahead of the budget, a profile of Rupert Harrison, the man some call the 'real chancellor'
Matteo Renzi
Edward Stourton asks if Matteo Renzi, Italy's dynamic new PM, can fulfil his promises.
Noah
As a new Hollywood film version opens, Mark Coles profiles the character of Noah.
Sir Alan Ayckbourn
Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?
Narendra Modi
Ritula Shah presents a profile of Indian prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
Sajid Javid
Mark Coles presents a profile of Sajid Javid, the new Cabinet culture secretary.
The Glazer Family
Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United.
Amal Alamuddin
London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to George Clooney. But who is she?
Elizabeth Warren
Could Elizabeth Warren be the next president of the United States of America?
Elizabeth Butler-Sloss
A profile of Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, head of a major new enquiry into abuse allegations.
Nicky Morgan
Mark Coles profiles the new education secretary, Nicky Morgan.
Mazher Mahmood
Edward Stourton profiles journalist Mazher Mahmood, the so-called 'fake sheikh'.
Radoslaw Sikorski
Becky Milligan profiles the Polish foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski.
Karren Brady
The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star.
Haider al-Abadi
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Haider al-Abadi, Iraq's prime minister-designate.
Nicholas Maherson
Sir Nicholas Maherson, treasury supremo and key figure in the Scots independence debate.
Petro Poroshenko
Edward Stourton profiles the Ukrainian president.
Rona Fairhead
Edward Stourton profiles Rona Fairhead, the woman nominated to chair the BBC Trust.
Jack Ma
How did Jack Ma become one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs?
Shane Smith
Mark Coles profiles Shane Smith, Ottawa punk rocker-turned-media mogul.
Ricky Tomlinson
The story of Ricky Tomlinson, top TV actor with a controversial trade union past.
White Dee
Mark Coles profiles White Dee, the controversial star of Channel 4's Benefits Street.
Douglas Carswell
Ed Stourton profiles Douglas Carswell, the first elected UKIP MP.
Richard Flanagan
Becky Milligan on Richard Flanagan, the fourth Australian to win the Man Booker Prize.
Sir Andrew Green
Migration Watch UK founder Sir Andrew Green's elevation to the House of Lords.
Christopher Nolan
The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.
Rand Paul
Mark Coles profiles Senator Rand Paul, a likely Republican challenger for the White House.
Benedict Cumberbatch
An insight into man of the moment, Benedict Cumberbatch.
