Profile
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 7pm.
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Recent episodes (10)
Jeremy Heywood 15 Oct 2011
Sat, 15 Oct 11
Duration:
15 minsHe's long been one of the most powerful figures in government, but few outside Whitehall have heard of him. Chris Bowlby profiles the next Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Heywood.
Lord Justice Leveson 08 Oct 2011
Sat, 8 Oct 11
Duration:
15 minsLord Justice Leveson is leading the public inquiry into the phone hacking scandal, and relationships between politicians, journalists and police officers. Claire Bolderson profiles this son of a psychiatrist from Liverpool, and explores his career from the bar to the bench.
Stelios Haji-Ioannou 01 Oct 2011
Sat, 1 Oct 11
Duration:
15 minsStelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyJet, has just set up Fastjet.com to rival his old company. Rosie Goldsmith finds out about the entrepreneurial son of a shipping magnate.
Warren Buffett 24 Sep 11
Sat, 24 Sep 11
Duration:
15 minsMary Ann Sieghart presents a profile of US investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett.
Bernard Hogan-Howe 17 Sep 2011
Sat, 17 Sep 11
Duration:
15 minsThe BBC's Home Affairs Correspondent Danny Shaw looks at the life and career of the new London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe.
Rick Perry 10 Sep 2011
Sat, 10 Sep 11
Duration:
15 minsChris Bowlby looks at Texas Governor Rick Perry, one of those vying to become the Republican Party's Presidential candidate.
Vanessa Redgrave 02 Sep 11
Sat, 3 Sep 11
Duration:
14 minsEdward Stourton profiles Vanessa Redgrave, political activist and award-winning actress.
Mustafa Abdul Jalil 27 Aug 11
Sat, 27 Aug 11
Duration:
14 minsMustafa Abdul Jalil who defected when Justice Minister for the Libyan regime and now heads the rebel National Transitional Council.
Arsene Wenger 20 Aug 2011
Sat, 20 Aug 11
Duration:
14 minsThe Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is credited with turning around the fortunes of his club and forging a new approach to football management. Known as the 'Professor' and lauded as a genius, he now faces criticism from some of his own loyal fans. Andy Denwood profiles the Frenchman at the heart of English football.
Theresa May 13 Aug 11
Sat, 13 Aug 11
Duration:
14 minsAfter the worst riots in England for a generation, Simon Cox profiles Home Secretary, Theresa May, known for her Thatcheresque work ethic, sense of duty and a passion for shoes.
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