
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank: Mission accomplished?
Audrey Brown, Host of Focus on Africa, speaks to Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office.In hi...
13 Apr 202522min

David van Weel, Dutch Minister of Justice: Preparing for disaster
BBC foreign correspondent in the Netherlands, Anna Holligan, speaks to David Van Weel, the Dutch justice minister as he calls on citizens to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit - to enable people to be se...
8 Apr 202522min

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia: What challenges does she face?
Mpho Lakaje, presenter of the BBC’s Africa Daily podcast, speaks to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of Namibia.The former freedom fighter is the country’s first female head of state - and only the s...
6 Apr 202522min

Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador: Can Ecuador find peace?
BBC South America correspondent Ione Wells speaks to Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, ahead of the close-run presidential election.Since Mr Noboa came to power 16 months ago, he has taken an uncomp...
2 Apr 202522min

Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
I forgive serial abuser John SmythLaura Kuenssberg talks to Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. As the figurehead for the 85 million people in over 165 countries who call themselves Ang...
31 Mar 202522min

Introducing The Interview podcast
Laura Kuenssberg introduces The Interview podcast. First episode Monday 31 March. Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. The best interviews from the BBC.The HARDtalk ...
29 Mar 20251min

HARDtalk: Coda
A final look back at some of the encounters and moments that have encapsulated the programme’s commitment to rigorous, well-researched interviews with people in power.
28 Mar 202522min

HARDtalk: The early years review
Ahead of HARDtalk’s closure, at the end of this month after 27 years, here’s a chance to look back at some of the most memorable interviews of the programme’s early years. It’s an extraordinary archiv...
24 Mar 202522min





















