The Interview Episodes Episode guide
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President of the European Court of Human Rights - Dean Spielmann
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
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
Is the English judicial system - the laws and courts - really fit for purpose?
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Giles Duley – Photographer
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
Does the future of farming lie in bioscience and genetic manipulation?
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Performer and Mental Health Campaigner - Ruby Wax
Long experience of depression took comedian Ruby Wax into neuroscience and psychotherapy
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Musician - Roger Waters
What motivates the former Pink Floyd bass guitarist?
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Medical Director, Akanksha Infertility Clinic, India - Dr Nayna Patel
Is producing surrogate babies to order exploitative or a positive public service?
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Former Bishop of Edinburgh - Richard Holloway
Did his own loss of faith betray those he once preached to?
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Actor and Campaigner - Jeremy Irons
Actor Jeremy Irons has strong opinions about toxic waste. Could it get him into trouble?
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World Champion Cyclist - Mark Cavendish
Has cycling cleaned up its act and thrown out the cheats?
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Artist Jeremy Deller
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
Europe and the challenges of economic competitiveness, climate change and energy security
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Douglas Alexander – Labour Chief Foreign Policy Spokesman
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
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
Are hope and optimism is still alive for the 'Rainbow Nation'?
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Republican Senator, Florida - Marco Rubio
Do the Republicans have what it takes to win a national election?
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Obituary: The Life of Nelson Mandela
The life of Nelson Mandela by the BBC's former South Africa Correspondent, Allan Little
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Philosopher - Roberto Unger
Brazilian political philosopher Roberto Unger on his own take on progressive politics
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EU Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner - Laszlo Andor
Has Europe's freedom of movement within the EU gone too far?
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Journalist - Glenn Greenwald
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
East or West - where do Ukraine's real interests lie?
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Medical Ethicist - Julian Savulescu
From genetic engineering to bioscience, should humans seek to perfect our species?
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Performer and Mental Health Campaigner - Ruby Wax
Long experience of depression took comedian Ruby Wax into neuroscience and psychotherapy
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Philosopher - Roberto Unger
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
Dr Nayna Patel is in the business of producing surrogate babies to order
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Composer - Sir John Tavener
One of Britain’s most celebrated composers talks to Sarah Montague
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CEO, Eni - Paolo Scaroni
Boss of Italian oil company Eni, Paolo Scaroni, on safeguarding Europe's energy prospects
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11/11/2013 GMT
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
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Mayor of Philadelphia - Michael Nutter
Should America spend more on tackling crime at home rather than fighting terrorism?