Episodes

  • 20 Questions With Dame Imogen Cooper
    Nov 28 2024

    International concert pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals the secrets of her success and takes us behind the scenes of her musical life.

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    33 mins
  • 20 Questions With Polly Toynbee
    Nov 9 2024

    Polly Toynbee on a fair society, Labour's Budget, public services, the importance of growth, and the pressure of writing her Guardian columns.

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    29 mins
  • 20 Questions With Jason Donovan
    Nov 2 2024

    A star of musical theatre, an icon and heartthrob of the 1980s, and a man with four UK Number Ones to his name, Jason Donovan takes us behind the scenes of a career in the spotlight.

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    37 mins
  • 20 Questions With Sir Malcolm Rifkind
    Oct 27 2024

    Continuously a minister for the 18 years of Tory rule that stretched from 1979 to 1997, Sir Malcolm Rifkind offers insights from his time in and out of power. What was it like being the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary? As a former Defence Secretary, does he think Britain needs to spend more on defence? How should political leaders do business with despots or those they may otherwise hold in contempt? At a time of crisis for the Conservative Party, what really is Conservatism? And what are his top tips for public speaking? A rare insight into the life of one of the UK's leading political figures.

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    1 hr
  • 20 Questions With Bryn Terfel
    Oct 21 2024

    Britain's greatest living opera singer, Bryn Terfel, tells us of the magic in the Welsh water and how he began life as a farmer's son, recounts his rise to fame, explains the secrets to his success as a bass baritone, reflects on performing with his wife, the harpist, Hannah Jones, remembers listening to Pavarotti in his dressing room and appearing with José Carerras, and chooses the role and opera house he'd take with him to Heaven.

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    45 mins
  • 20 Questions With Ajay Choudhury
    Oct 18 2024

    Tech entrepreneur and crime writer Ajay Chaudhury on the ways in which Generative AI is changing the world, the exciting possibilities it presents and the extreme risks it poses.

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    26 mins
  • 20 Questions With Adrian Chiles
    Oct 6 2024

    Broadcaster and columnist Adrian Chiles on fame, drinking, mental health, football, presenting, writing, grief, national cuisine, barbecues, dad jokes and books on display.

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    48 mins
  • 20 Questions With Robert Lindsay
    Sep 28 2024

    On the cusp of turning 75, Robert Lindsay, star of stage and screen, reflects on his award-winning career and offers insights into his life behind the scenes.

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    44 mins