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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: Jacqui Smith, British Politician

26/06/2009

Jacqui Smith, British Politician

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Jacqui Smith, British Politician

British Politician Jacqui Smith talks scandal and sexism with Carrie Gracie.

As the expenses scandal continues to rock UK politics, Britain's first female Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, tells Carrie Gracie about the tears and trauma behind her resignation.

Jacqui Smith became Britain's first female Home Secretary in 2007.  

After two years in one of the most difficult seats in government, she was caught up in the scandal over MPs expenses and resigned as a minister. 

Jacqui Smith tells Carrie Gracie about the pressure of being a woman politician.

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