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The Interview

BBC World Service
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Israel
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Benjamin Netanyahu
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Abdalla Hamdok
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United States
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October 7
Naomi Alderman
National Security Law
Hong Kong

Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of i... more

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Latest Episodes

Marianna Spring, the BBC’s social media investigations correspondent, speaks to Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, co-founder of the independent Filipino news outlet Rappler.

With over 40 years in journalism, Maria describes today’s i... more

Amol Rajan speaks to Sir Nick Clegg - former deputy Prime Minister of the UK and, more recently, former President of Global Affairs at Meta - about big tech, AI and the future of social media.

Sir Nick first appeared on the world stage back in 2010,... more

‘When it comes to women's lives, things have progressed, maybe not always in a linear way.’

Devina Gupta speaks to author and columnist Twinkle Khanna about the lives of women in 21st century India. Khanna’s column in the Times of India, Mrs Funnybo... more

“The current state of the art AI technology is prone to some errors… you have to learn to use these tools for what they are good at, and not blindly trust everything they say.”

Faisal Islam speaks to Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google and its ... more

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Recent Guests

Noura Erekat
A Palestinian-American human rights lawyer and professor of Africana studies and criminal justice at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American humans rights lawyer and professor
Brandi Carlile
American singer-songwriter, producer and performer
Grammy Award-winning musician
Episode: Brandi Carlile, singer-songwriter: I believe in the separation of church and state
Maria Alyokhina
Russian activist and band member of the punk feminist protest group Pussy Riot
Pussy Riot
Episode: Maria Alyokhina, Russian punk activist: The price of political art was prison
Salman Rushdie
Author and influential literary voice
Episode: Sir Salman Rushdie: Writing fiction in a time of lies
Nhial Deng Nhial
Senior South Sudanese politician and former foreign minister
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, South Sudan
Episode: Nhial Deng Nhial: ‘South Sudan is being run down’
Sir Bradley Wiggins
British cycling champion, first Briton to win the Tour de France, and eight-time Olympic medalist
Episode: Sir Bradley Wiggins: I couldn’t see hope or joy
Edward Enninful
Former editor-in-chief of British Vogue
British Vogue
Episode: Edward Enninful, former editor of British Vogue: fashion has to be more inclusive
Sir Philip Pullman
British author known for His Dark Materials and The Rose Field
Author
Episode: Sir Philip Pullman: fantasy can be unsatisfactory
Jimmy Wales
Co-founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust
Wikipedia
Episode: Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia co-founder: We’re living in an era of a massive lowering of trust

Host

James Coomarasamy
BBC News presenter known for insightful interviews and coverage of global issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • What a mistake

    Whose idea was it to change this from the iconic Hard Talk with Legendary Stephen Sackur to The Interview. It needed some changes to stay relevant but I would have made it longer. The BBC needs to get with the programme. Realise the modern trend for long for listening especially in depth interviews is what was lacking. I would have given anything to hear Stephen for an hour to two hours really asking the hard questions of interviewees and giving them a real chance to answer in depth. What a loss... more

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    tifftiffs2
    South Africa13 days ago
  • John Kerry

    Waffle. A further example of why Democrats have lost the plot.

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oh how I miss the hard questions from hardtalk. Mr. Volker is whitewashing the truth and gets softball questions.

    Podcast Addict
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    Swisscynic
    7 months ago
  • This was better than anything we have in Germany

    Thank you ever so much for your service to the public Mr. Sackur.

    As a German I am very enthusiastic about the way you pick your „guests“ brains and the way you do not let them get away with their prepared lines that they get away with everywhere else. Especially the non native speakers sometimes show their face behind the mask.

    I hope you will be able to look behind the facades for a very long time to come….

    and than they let it all go to hell . No hard questions on the land grab in Namib... more

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    alaskahunter
    Germany8 months ago
  • Embarrassing

    Taking a fantastic programme like HardTalk and replacing it with random interviews from other programmes is the perfect example of the BBC offering less and less depth and value.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jake90985
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth of interviews with global leaders and the quality of questions posed.
Some listeners are critical of the format, desiring more in-depth exploration of topics rather than a superficial overview.
The podcast is praised for its commitment to addressing complex global issues and providing varied perspectives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Maria Alyokhina, Russian punk activist: The price of political art was prison
Q: Can you tell us about why you left Russia and how?
She shares her escape from house arrest disguised as a delivery person after facing multiple criminal cases since her activism began.
Maria Alyokhina, Russian punk activist: The price of political art was prison
Q: What was it like in prison?
Maria describes the Russian prison system as brutal, referencing the legacy of the Gulag and detailing her harsh treatment including solitary confinement.
Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American humans rights lawyer and professor
Q: What gives you hope moving forward?
Noura draws hope from the resilience and creativity of Palestinians, stating that their ability to create life and innovate, even in the harshest conditions, inspires optimism for the future.
Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American humans rights lawyer and professor
Q: What is the situation like for women and girls in Gaza?
Noura discusses firsthand accounts from women in Gaza, highlighting the violence they face and the dire conditions under which they live.
Sir Anthony Hopkins: I turn turmoil into energy
Q: Are you happy now?
Yes, I am happy. I've had a good time, and if it were just peaceful, well, fine.

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Conversations from this series showcase engaging discussions with influential figures across various sectors such as politics, business, finance, culture, and the arts. Each episode revolves around important global issues and offers insightful analysis of current affairs. Notable guests have included international leaders, activists, and prominent cultural icons, who share their unique experiences and perspectives. This series places a strong emphasis on dialogue that challenges prevailing narratives and encourages critical thinking, making it appealing for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities shaping our world today.

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1. Noura Erekat
2. Brandi Carlile
3. Maria Alyokhina
4. Salman Rushdie
5. Nhial Deng Nhial
6. Sir Bradley Wiggins
7. Edward Enninful
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