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Podcast · 217 episodes

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by BBC World Service · English

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 insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time. How does it work? Well, at the BBC, our journalists interview amazing people every single day. And on The Interview, we bring them to you. It’s your one-stop-shop to the best conversations coming out of the BBC, with the people shaping our world, from all over the world. Get in touch with us on emailTheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

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Srinivasan Muralidhar: The trauma of Palestinian childrenJustice Srinivasan Muralidhar, chair of a UN-mandated international commission of inquiry, discusses its 94-page findings on alleged Israeli violations against Palestinian children in occupied…4 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 6 chapters
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister: Slavery scars our collective conscienceGhana’s foreign minister Samuel Akujato-Ablakwa argues that the transatlantic slave trade is the “gravest crime against humanity” and that Europe and religious institutions must offer…2 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
Sumant Sinha: Green tech to triumph over drillingInterview with Samant Sinha, founder/CEO of Renew (India), on building a renewable energy company, India’s clean-energy transition, and climate urgency versus “drilling” climate rollbacks.30 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Gayton McKenzie, South African minister: Immigration unrestBBC World Service interview with South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie about South Africa’s immigration unrest, Mandela Day, and the World…28 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Rohan Kanawade, film director: My parents accepted my sexualityBBC World Service interview with Indian filmmaker Rohan Kanawadeh about his debut feature Cactus Pears (Sabarbonda), a Marathi-language gay love story set during a 10-day mourning period after a…26 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Rafael Grossi, IAEA: Nuclear back on the table?IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi discusses nuclear risks amid the US-Iran escalation, IAEA monitoring challenges, and whether nuclear weapons are “back on the table,” plus his UN Secretary-General…23 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Amy Wallace, writer: We all need to speak upBBC World Service “The Interview” with Amy Wallace about the memoir Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre, its publication after Giuffre’s suicide, and what survivors and allies can learn from the…21 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Maggie Haberman, US journalist: Trump tests limitsBBC World Service interview with New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman about her book Regime Change, arguing Trump’s second term is an “imperial presidency” that escalates…19 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Christopher Nolan, director: We need to take risksSir Christopher Nolan discusses his latest film, The Odyssey, an ambitious modern adaptation of Homer’s epic, focusing on risk-taking in filmmaking, why classical stories endure, and how themes like…16 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 13 chapters
Jim Continenza, Kodak CEO: Reinventing a brandJim Continenza (Kodak CEO) explains how Kodak was turned around after bankruptcy, focusing on rebuilding identity and transforming Kodak into an industrial manufacturer built on “layering and coding”…14 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Patrick Tiernan: War risk is being rewrittenPatrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s of London, explains how war, cyber, climate, and other “interconnected” risks are changing insurance—and why Lloyd’s must reimagine war risk calculations as drones and…12 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Jacob Zuma’s daughters: Polygamy is a subject we livedBBC World Service interview with Gugu Zuman Ngube and Tuli Zuma, executive producers of Netflix’s Zulu-language drama The Polygamist.9 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Steve Hilton: Brit running for California governorSteve Hilton, a UK-born British Conservative adviser turned US Republican and Fox News host, discusses his bid to become California governor in November midterms.7 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Victor Glover, astronaut: We went into sci-fiArtemis II astronaut Victor Glover reflects on traveling to the moon, the “earthshine” eclipse on the far side, and what space has changed in his worldview.5 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO: Gen Z struggle to connectHinge CEO Jackie Jantos discusses why Gen Z struggles to connect, how Hinge designs for “real interactions,” and how Hinge uses AI for prompts, trust & safety, and messaging—while still aiming to get…2 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevantKatie Sadleir, CEO of the Commonwealth Games, argues the Commonwealth Games remain relevant and explains the “Games Reset” after Victoria (Australia) withdrew as host in 2023.30 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
John Kerry: Countries failing to deal with climate changeInterview with former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at Kenya’s Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, arguing that governments are failing to act fast enough on climate change and ocean protection,…28 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 15 chapters
Michel Barnier, chief EU Brexit negotiator: We need to be together in a fragile worldMichel Barnier reflects on the 10-year legacy of Brexit and argues the EU must stay united in a more dangerous world, prioritizing the single market and resisting “cherry-picking,” while adapting EU…25 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 14 chapters
Patricia Cornwell, novelist: Imagination saved mePatricia Cornwell discusses how childhood trauma, imagination, and research experiences shaped her crime writing, including her memoir’s therapy function and her path to fame.23 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for childrenUNICEF executive director Catherine Russell explains why war is “the worst thing for children,” describing direct harm (killing, drones, indiscriminate bombardment), disruption of services…21 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
Jack Clark, Anthropic co-founder: put brakes on AIJack Clark (Anthropic co-founder) argues AI development is accelerating via “recursive self-improvement,” with AI systems increasingly writing code and acting like “virtual employees.” He says…18 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Gebran Bassil, Lebanese politician: Hezbollah should disarmInterview with Lebanese politician Gibran Bassil on the Israel–Hezbollah war, Lebanon’s need for negotiations, and Hezbollah disarmament without triggering civil war.16 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Dr Tedros, WHO: Viruses are invisible enemyWHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus discusses the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, why it’s spreading, and argues governments underfund global health compared with defense.14 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the pastPaul McCartney discusses his new solo album The Boys of Dungeon Lane and how songwriting, memory, and creative process shape his work.11 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters