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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: Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's Brother

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26/06/2010

Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's Brother

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's Brother

A year after Michael Jackson's death, his brother Jermaine talks about his loss.

It's a year since Michael Jackson's death, and his brother Jermaine talks to The Interview about their childhood and extraordinary life together, and how much he misses him now.

Michael Jackson died a year ago and there was a huge reaction from people around the world who remembered him as the "king of pop". 

On The Interview this week Jermaine Jackson talks about how much he misses his younger brother and how he protected him. 

Jermaine criticises the American media and public for not showing Michael more respect when he was alive. Now, he says, it is the responsibility of himself and all the family to safeguard Michael's legacy.

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