Profile Podcast
An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
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Lesley Paterson
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
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Angela McLean
Sat 4 Mar 2023
The UK government's new chief scientific adviser and the first woman to hold the post.
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Shirley J. Thompson
Sat 25 Feb 2023
One of Britain's top composers, chosen to write new music for King Charles' coronation.
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Barry Keoghan
Sat 18 Feb 2023
The Oscar and Bafta nominee from one of the toughest districts in Dublin.
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Steve Barclay
Sat 11 Feb 2023
The health secretary and former fusilier facing the flak over the NHS pay disputes.
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Nan Goldin
Sat 28 Jan 2023
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
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Hanif Kureishi
Sat 21 Jan 2023
The writer whose updates from his hospital bed are captivating the world.
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Nigella Lawson
Christmas Eve 2022
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
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Wes Streeting
Sat 17 Dec 2022
The Shadow Health Secretary, tipped by many as a future Labour leader.
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Oliver Dowden
Sat 10 Dec 2022
The minister organising the government response to the current wave of strikes.
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Joe Lycett
Sat 26 Nov 2022
The comedian who threatened to shred 拢10K in David Beckham Qatar ambassador protest.
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Gareth Bale
Sat 19 Nov 2022
The footballing superstar leading Wales into their first World Cup since 1958.
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Pat Cullen
Sat 12 Nov 2022
The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing.
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Kemi Badenoch
Sat 5 Nov 2022
Is the controversial trade secretary and equalities minister a future PM?
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Nicola Benedetti
Sat 29 Oct 2022
The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet 鈥� director of the Edinburgh Festival
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Erling Haaland
Sat 15 Oct 2022
Manchester City's Norwegian star striker, who has scored 20 goals in 13 games.
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Mark Fullbrook
Sat 1 Oct 2022
The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.
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Giorgia Meloni
Sat 24 Sep 2022
The right-wing leader who's on the verge of becoming Italy's first female prime minister.
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Kwasi Kwarteng
Sat 10 Sep 2022
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis
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