Season 1

01 Sundar Pichai Episode 112th July 2021 In an in-depth interview, the BBC's media editor, Amol Rajan, speaks to Google's CEO Sundar Pichai about a wide range of issues, from the company's hotly debated privacy practices to its pioneering development in AI and quantum computing. 02 Novak Djokovic Episode 215th February 2022 In an interview with Amol Rajan, Novak Djokovic opens up about his controversial decision to not have the Covid-19 vaccine and what effect that might have on his career. 03 Ian McKellen Episode 33rd March 2022 In this probing hour-long interview, Amol Rajan speaks to actor Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated performers of his generation and someone who has long defied convention and expectation. 04 Nile Rodgers Episode 410th March 2022 Amol Rajan speaks to musician Nile Rodgers, discussing his childhood in 1960s New York, setting up Chic with his musical partner Bernard Edwards, and the racism that still troubles America. 05 Sharon White Episode 517th March 2022 Amol speaks to Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. They discuss her response to the pandemic, her upbringing and education, and visit the partnership’s main distribution centre. 06 Billie Jean King Episode 622nd June 2022 A record-breaking tennis player on the court and a boundary-busting social activist off the court, Billie Jean King talks to Amol Rajan about her extraordinary life and career. 07 Greta Thunberg Episode 718th October 2022 Amol Rajan talks to 19-year-old Greta Thunberg, the climate activist who has become the voice of a global youth. 08 Bill Gates Episode 83rd February 2023 Amol Rajan visits Kenya, where Bill Gates through his foundation is supporting local farms and hospitals. Gates talks about wealth and recent conspiracies and controversies. 09 Richard Branson Episode 94th May 2023 The entrepreneur with a rock-star persona, Sir Richard Branson, tells Amol Rajan how he went from 60s hippy to global business icon, reshaping industries and ending up in space. 10 Piers Morgan Episode 1011th May 2023 Media figure Piers Morgan answers questions on everything from phone hacking to Meghan Markle. 11 Watergate to Trump Episode 1118th May 2023 Amol Rajan interviews Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists at the heart of the Watergate scandal, about Nixon, Trump and America today. 12 Brian Cox Episode 1225th May 2023 Brian Cox sits down with Amol Rajan to reveal the secrets of Succession and his own incredible life on stage and screen. 13 Ronnie O'Sullivan Episode 1322nd November 2023 Amol Rajan sits down with Ronnie O’Sullivan – widely regarded as the greatest snooker player of all time – to discuss his incredible life both on and away from the table. 14 Sheila Hancock Episode 1419th January 2024 Amol Rajan sits down with Dame Sheila Hancock – a pioneer of stage and screen who rewrote the rules of comedy, women and the working class. 15 Tony Blair Episode 154th September 2024 As Britain faces huge challenges, Sir Tony Blair sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the future of Britain and western democracy. 16 John Major Episode 1618th September 2024 Sir John Major sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the state of Britain, western democracy and the Conservative Party he led for seven years. 17 Alan Sugar Episode 1720th March 2025 Amol Rajan sits down with Lord Alan Sugar to discuss the future of Britain and explore the incredible past that made him one of the UK’s greatest entrepreneurs. 18 Gary Lineker Episode 1822nd April 2025 After more than 40 years in the spotlight, Gary Lineker sits down with Amol Rajan to reflect on his life, both on the pitch and off it. 19 Martina Navratilova Episode 1918th June 2025