Podcast Episodes

Nicky Morgan

After this week's cabinet reshuffle Mark Coles profiles Nicky Morgan. Who exactly is the new education secretary?

Producer: Smita Patel.

11 years, 5 months ago

Elizabeth Butler-Sloss

Elizabeth Butler-Sloss has been chosen this week to lead a major enquiry into abuse allegations. But the choice has proved controversial, with claims…

11 years, 6 months ago

Elizabeth Warren

Speculation abounded this week as to whether Elizabeth Warren hopes to be the Democratic candidate in the next US election.

Elizabeth Warren has had a…

11 years, 8 months ago

Amal Alamuddin

London barrister Amal Alamuddin has become engaged to one of the world's most elusive bachelors, Hollywood A-lister George Clooney. But she is an imp…

11 years, 8 months ago

The Glazer Family

The owners of Manchester United find themselves under the spotlight once again following the sacking of manager David Moyes, Alex Ferguson's replacem…

11 years, 8 months ago

Sajid Javid

Mark Coles profiles new Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid. Son of 1960s immigrants from Pakistan, after a stellar banking career he's now in the Cabinet…

11 years, 8 months ago

Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi is tipped to become the next Prime Minister of India but he's a controversial character, both loved and loathed. In this edition of Pro…

11 years, 9 months ago

Sir Alan Ayckbourn

Sir Alan Ayckbourn is about to turn 75 years old and one of his best-known plays is currently running at the National Theatre in London. Known for hi…

11 years, 9 months ago

Noah

Mark Coles profiles Noah. As a new Hollywood movie opens starring Russell Crowe, and as part of a celebration of characters on BBC Radio 4, Mark Cole…

11 years, 9 months ago

Matteo Renzi

Edward Stourton profiles Matteo Renzi, the new Italian prime minister. He asks if this former boy scout - nicknamed 'demolition man' for his desire t…

11 years, 9 months ago