The Interview Podcast
Conversations with people shaping our world. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider.
We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs.
Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time.
How does it work? Well, at the BBC, our journalists interview amazing people every single day. And on The Interview, we bring them to you.
It’s your one-stop-shop to the best conversations coming out of the BBC, with the people shaping our world, from all over the world.
Get in touch with us on emailTheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.
Episodes to download
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British Energy and Climate Change Secretary - Ed Davey
Mon 20 Jan 2014
If we want clean, green and affordable energy, what role should fracking have?
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US Defence Secretary, 2006 - 2011 - Robert Gates
Fri 17 Jan 2014
Are revelations about the Obama presidency in Robert Gates' memoirs an act of disloyalty?
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President of the European Court of Human Rights - Dean Spielmann
Wed 15 Jan 2014
Is the European Court of Human Rights an infringement on national sovereignty?
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UN Rapporteur, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights - Ben Emmerson QC
Mon 13 Jan 2014
Will drone strikes and other counter terrorist measures simply breed more terror?
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Director of Public Prosecutions, 2008–2013 - Keir Starmer QC
Fri 10 Jan 2014
Is the English judicial system - the laws and courts - really fit for purpose?
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Giles Duley – Photographer
Wed 8 Jan 2014
After a landmine blew off both of his legs and arm, how does Giles Duley see the world?
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CEO, Syngenta - Mike Mack
Mon 6 Jan 2014
Does the future of farming lie in bioscience and genetic manipulation?
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World Champion Cyclist - Mark Cavendish
Mon 23 Dec 2013
Has cycling cleaned up its act and thrown out the cheats?
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Artist Jeremy Deller
Fri 20 Dec 2013
He is a visual artist who can't paint or draw - so what is at the heart of his vision?
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Chairman and CEO of Total- Christophe de Margerie
Wed 18 Dec 2013
Europe and the challenges of economic competitiveness, climate change and energy security
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Douglas Alexander – Labour Chief Foreign Policy Spokesman
Mon 16 Dec 2013
Does Labour have a compelling vision of Britain’s role in the international arena?
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Director General, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - Ahmet Üzümcü
Fri 13 Dec 2013
The OPCW has won the Nobel Peace Prize but can the organisation achieve peace in Syria?
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South African Rugby Team Captain, 1993 - 1996: Francois Pienaar
Wed 11 Dec 2013
Are hope and optimism is still alive for the 'Rainbow Nation'?
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Republican Senator, Florida - Marco Rubio
Mon 9 Dec 2013
Do the Republicans have what it takes to win a national election?
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Martin Schulz
Fri 6 Dec 2013
As President of the European Parliament, is Martin Schulz out of tune with Europe's mood?
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EU Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner - Laszlo Andor
Mon 2 Dec 2013
Has Europe's freedom of movement within the EU gone too far?
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Journalist - Glenn Greenwald
Fri 29 Nov 2013
Is the man who broke the Snowden story on a journalistic crusade that's gone too far?
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Ukrainian Businessman and Politician - Petro Poroshenko
Wed 27 Nov 2013
East or West - where do Ukraine's real interests lie?
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Medical Ethicist - Julian Savulescu
Mon 25 Nov 2013
From genetic engineering to bioscience, should humans seek to perfect our species?
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Performer and Mental Health Campaigner - Ruby Wax
Fri 22 Nov 2013
Long experience of depression took comedian Ruby Wax into neuroscience and psychotherapy
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Philosopher - Roberto Unger
Wed 20 Nov 2013
Brazilian political philosopher Roberto Unger on his own take on progressive politics
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Medical Director, Akanksha Infertility Clinic, India - Dr Nayna Patel
Mon 18 Nov 2013
Dr Nayna Patel is in the business of producing surrogate babies to order
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CEO, Eni - Paolo Scaroni
Wed 13 Nov 2013
Boss of Italian oil company Eni, Paolo Scaroni, on safeguarding Europe's energy prospects
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Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria - Lamido Sanusi
Mon 4 Nov 2013
Why is Nigeria economically vulnerable when the price of oil is so high?
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Minister of Intelligence, Israel - Yuval Steinitz
Fri 1 Nov 2013
Can Israel separate from its key strategic ally the US?
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Olympic and America’s Cup Winning Sailor - Sir Ben Ainslie
Wed 30 Oct 2013
British four-time gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie on the competitive world of sailing
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Italian Politician - Emma Bonino
Mon 28 Oct 2013
An activist for political and social freedoms, what does she think of Italy today?
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Founder of Affective Computing, MIT - Rosalind Picard
Fri 25 Oct 2013
The scientist who has advanced the capability of computers to recognise human emotions
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Conflict-zone Surgeon - David Nott
Wed 23 Oct 2013
British surgeon David Nott spent five weeks practising medicine on Syria's frontline
