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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: Oscar Pistorius, Athlete

12/12/2009

Oscar Pistorius, Athlete

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Oscar Pistorius, Athlete

Oscar Pistorius -the bladerunner- talks about dancing, driving and running in 2012.

Oscar Pistorius runs on carbon fibre legs earning him the nickname "Bladerunner". He talks about his dream to compete in the 2012 Olympics and his fear of ballet.

Oscar Pistorius needed to have both legs amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old but he's grown up into a world class runner. 

He runs on carbon fibre blades earning him the nickname "Bladerunner".  

This week on The Interview he talks to Owen Bennett Jones about his dream to compete with able-bodied athletes in the 2012 Olympics and why he has a fear of ballet.

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