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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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John Healey, UK Defence Secretary: Russia’s covert operationsUK Defence Secretary John Healey discusses Russia’s covert “GUGi/Googie” deep-ocean operation using submarines to map and potentially sabotage undersea cables and gas pipelines around the UK and NATO…14 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters
Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation: Countries should be embarrassedMark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, argues that recent cuts to international development aid are reversing decades of progress in child survival, and that governments are making “mistakes” by…12 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Simukai Chigudu, African politics professor: I support reparationsInterview with Simukai Chigudu (Oxford) on decolonizing academia and supporting reparations for slavery/colonialism, linked to the Rhodes Must Fall movement.9 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?Parmy Olson argues AI’s power will concentrate in giant tech firms, worsening inequality and limiting effective government regulation; she compares AI’s societal disruption to the early Internet,…7 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedyInterview with English comedian/writer/musician/actor Eric Idle about comedy’s boundaries, his life story, and how Monty Python’s surreal style was formed and funded.5 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanityBBC World Service interview with retired British astronaut Tim Peake speaking with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen about Artemis II: delays, risks, international collaboration, and…2 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equalityBBC World Service interview with Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAIDS, about Uganda’s democratic backsliding, her husband’s treason case, and how US funding restrictions are affecting the global HIV…31 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacksNigeria’s security crisis (Boko Haram and other violent extremists), government priorities under President Bola Tinubu, and how Nigeria plans to address brain drain and economic shocks (including oil…29 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, head of the WTO: What is going on in the Middle East will have a significant impact on tradeWTO reform and the outlook for global trade amid Middle East conflict, tariffs/protectionism, and uncertainty.27 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
Joy Phumaphi, African Leaders Malaria Alliance: Malaria is an all of society challengeJoy Phumaphi of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) argues malaria is an “all-of-society” problem and that ending it by 2030 is unlikely for most African countries due to a “perfect storm” of…25 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Nadia Calviño, EIB President: Can Europe compete?Conversations with influential figures from various fields including business, politics, finance, sport, and culture, focusing on global issues.23 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
Ali Bahreini, Iran’s UN Ambassador: No surrenderA series of conversations with influential figures across various domains including business, politics, finance, sports, and culture, provided by the BBC.20 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland: We live in a world of disorder"The Interview" engages in conversations with influential figures across various fields including business, politics, and culture, offering insights into significant global issues.18 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Tracey Emin, artist: I’ve been given a second chanceConversations with influential individuals shaping our world, featuring insights from leaders in business, politics, finance, sports, and culture.16 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk: The two sides of warConversations with global figures influencing business, politics, culture, and more, brought to you by the BBC. Each episode offers insightful discussions on pressing global issues.13 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Karim Beguir, co-founder of InstaDeep: People are too gloomy about AIKarim Beguir, co-founder of InstaDeep: People are too gloomy about AI11 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to UN: Closing USAID was soft power suicideSamantha Power, former US Ambassador to UN: Closing USAID was soft power suicide9 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 7 chapters
Julia Gillard, former Australian PM and chair at the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership: The backsliding of gender equalityA series of conversations with global leaders, decision-makers, and cultural icons from the BBC, offering insights into significant contemporary issues.6 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for artGuillermo del Toro, Director: I Only Make Movies for Art4 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 16 chapters
Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN deputy director for women: Africa must prioritise water over warDr. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN Deputy Director for Women: Africa Must Prioritize Water Over War2 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine: We will not lose this warDeep conversations with influential figures shaping the world across various fields such as business, politics, finance, sports, and culture.27 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Boris Johnson and Sir Tony Radakin: Ukrainians are heroesBoris Johnson (Former British Prime Minister) and Sir Tony Radakin (Former head of the British Armed Forces)25 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
José Andrés, chef and humanitarian: Food is a human rightA series of conversations with influential figures shaping global issues, hosted by Caitriona Perry.23 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister: US giving conflicting signalsIn this episode of The Interview, hosted by Lyse Doucet, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi discusses the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Iran, U.S.18 Feb 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters