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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: 02/10/2010 Pastor Terry Jones: Terry Jones, Pastor

Terry Jones, Pastor

02/10/2010 Pastor Terry Jones

02/10/2010 Pastor Terry Jones: Terry Jones, Pastor

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Christian Pastor Terry Jones who threatened to burn the Koran

Christian Pastor Terry Jones captured world headlines by threatening to burn copies of the Koran recently. Owen Bennett Jones asks him what he thought he was doing.

When the Christian Pastor Terry Jones captured world headlines by threatening to burn copies of the Koran recently, there was a sudden fear that the actions of a lone churchman from Florida could spark a violent reaction from Muslims around the world and endanger the lives of Americans. 

Owen Bennett Jones asks him what he thought he was doing.

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