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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: 03/07/2010 Reverend Ian Paisley: Reverend Ian Paisley

03/07/2010 Reverend Ian Paisley

03/07/2010 Reverend Ian Paisley: Reverend Ian Paisley

Reverend Ian Paisley

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Reverend Ian Paisley

Reverend Ian Paisley is a key figure of politics in Northern Ireland. Now aged 84 he talks about his forthright views and why he finally felt happy to share power with his enemies.

Reverend Ian Paisley has been one of the key figures of politics in Northern Ireland over the past 40 years. 

A Protestant who supports the link between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, he founded his own church and his own political party. 

Now aged 84 he talks to Owen Bennett Jones about his opposition to the Pope, his forthright views, and why he finally felt happy to share power with his arch enemies.

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