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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 11/04/2009 - Canon Andrew White

11/04/2009 - Canon Andrew White

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, 11/04/2009 - Canon Andrew White

Canon Andrew White talks to Owen Bennett-Jones on The Interview.

Canon Andrew White has the largest Christian congregation in Iraq.
But this is a dangerous time and 93 members of his church were killed last year.

Canon Andrew White has the largest Christian congregation in Iraq, with some 2,000 people attending his services in Baghdad each week.

But this is a dangerous time and 93 members of his church were killed last year. 

He also works in diplomacy to try to resolve hostage situations. 

And on top of all this he has multiple sclerosis.

He tells Owen Bennett-Jones how he manages.

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