Sam Mendes

As the new Bond film opens next week, Mary Ann Sieghart profiles its director, Sam Mendes.

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Alexei Navalny

Lucy Ash profiles Alexei Navalny, the man leading Russian opposition to President Putin.

• 13 mins

Xi Jinping

Tim Franks profiles the Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping.

• 13 mins

Nadine Dorries

Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.

• 13 mins

Abu Qatada

Mark Coles profiles radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.

• 13 mins

Lynton Crosby

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.

• 13 mins

Nigel Farage

Rosie Goldsmith profiles the leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.

• 13 mins

Sir Philip Green

Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.

• 13 mins

John Brennan

President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?

• 13 mins

Tom Ford

What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.

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Mike Ashley

The rise of Mike Ashley, reclusive owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United.

• 13 mins

Beppe Grillo

Profile of comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, now a major force in Italian politics.

• 13 mins

Justin Bieber

Mark Coles on Canadian pop phenomenon Justin Bieber, who upset British fans on his UK tour

• 13 mins

Zhang Xin

Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin.

• 13 mins

Magnus Carlsen

Chris Bowlby looks at the highest-rated chess player ever, 22-year old Magnus Carlsen.

• 13 mins

Lucy Winkett

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lucy Winkett, a favourite to become the first female bishop.

• 13 mins

Jeff Bezos

Amazon has changed the world. Now its founder Jeff Bezos has his sights on the stars.

• 13 mins

Elizabeth Llewellyn

Mary Ann Seighart profiles Elizabeth Llewellyn, the late-blossoming opera star.

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Robert Mueller

Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, the long-serving and influential director of the FBI.

• 13 mins

Alisher Usmanov

Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.

• 13 mins

Margaret Hodge

Edward Stourton on Margaret Hodge, who is enjoying an Indian summer in her political life.

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Pep Guardiola

Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football

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Alastair Cook

Mark Coles profiles the England cricket captain Alastair Cook.

• 13 mins

Samantha Cameron

Edward Stourton profiles the Prime Minister's wife, Samantha Cameron.

• 13 mins

Andre Geim

Helen Grady profiles the prize-winning scientist Professor Sir Andre Geim.

• 13 mins

Haifaa Al-Mansour

Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Saudi Arabia's first female film director.

• 13 mins

Mark Carney

Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.

• 13 mins

Mo Farah

Jane Deith profiles the double Olympic and World champion, Mo Farah.

• 13 mins

General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Edward Stourton profiles the head of Egypt's Armed Forces, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.

• 13 mins

John Kerry

Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

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