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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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03/01/2010

Best of The Interview 2009 with Owen Bennett-Jones

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Best of The Interview in 2009 with Owen Bennett-Jones.

Owen Bennett-Jones looks back at some of the highlights of The Interview over the past year. 

In 2009 Owen had the chance to quiz politicians such as the French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, to hear tales of bravery and courage from Iraq and Pakistan and to find out what makes tennis star Serena Williams angry.

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