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

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Mark Carney
The former Governor of the Bank of England hoping to become Canada's Prime Minister.
26 Apr 2025,14 mins
Jarvis Cocker
Pulp's lead singer returns with new music
19 Apr 2025,14 mins
Lesley Manville
Stephen Smith profiles actor Lesley Manville, winner of a second Olivier theatre award.
12 Apr 2025,14 mins
Steve Witkoff
Trump's special envoy.
05 Apr 2025,14 mins
Jack Thorne
Writer of hit drama Adolescence.
29 Mar 2025,14 mins
Jonathan Powell
The UK’s National Security Adviser working on peace negotiations in Ukraine.
22 Mar 2025,14 mins
Liz Kendall
The work and pensions secretary with the tough task of reforming welfare.
15 Mar 2025,14 mins
Kaja Kallas
The EU’s top diplomat standing by Kyiv.
08 Mar 2025,14 mins
Friedrich Merz
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting.
01 Mar 2025,14 mins
Mark Rutte
The man overseeing Nato's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
22 Feb 2025,14 mins
Peter Mandelson
The political veteran staging yet another comeback.
15 Feb 2025,14 mins
Kendrick Lamar
The award-winning rapper known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting.
08 Feb 2025,14 mins
Alexander Lukashenko
The former state farm director who has ruled Belarus since 1994.
01 Feb 2025,14 mins
Poppy Gustafsson
The entrepreneur who became the UK’s investment minister.
25 Jan 2025,14 mins
Claudia Sheinbaum
The first woman to be elected leader of Mexico.
18 Jan 2025,14 mins
Allan Leighton
The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.
11 Jan 2025,14 mins
Thomas Tuchel
The new manager of England’s male footballers.
04 Jan 2025,14 mins
Ruth Jones
The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
28 Dec 2024,14 mins
Daniel Křetínský
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
21 Dec 2024,14 mins
Nick Park
The filmmaker behind two of animation’s greatest characters.
14 Dec 2024,14 mins
Tom Molnar
One of the biggest names in the world of artisanal baking.
07 Dec 2024,14 mins
Kim Leadbeater
The MP behind a bid to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
30 Nov 2024,14 mins
Sir Ridley Scott
The film director responsible for Thelma & Louise, Alien and Gladiator.
23 Nov 2024,14 mins
Sahra Wagenknecht
The woman behind a significant change to Germany's political landscape.
16 Nov 2024,14 mins
Yvette Cooper
The woman responsible for immigration, security, and policing in England and Wales.
09 Nov 2024,14 mins
Bidzina Ivanishvili
The billionaire businessman behind the Georgian Dream party.
02 Nov 2024,14 mins
Chris McCausland
The blind comedian who's storming Strictly.
26 Oct 2024,14 mins
Morgan McSweeney
Who is the new chief of staff in Downing Street?
19 Oct 2024,14 mins
Gaga
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
12 Oct 2024,14 mins
David Lammy
As tensions in the Middle East grow, we look at the man leading the UK’s foreign policy.
05 Oct 2024,14 mins