Paul Brand

When Paul met the politicians

Getting Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn to abandon the script and offer a soundbite that turns an interview into a story

Blackburn

When Clare met the great British public

Art of the interview: the vox pop is the unrecognised gem, as we can learn more about the world from the public than politicians, says Clare Fallon

Cummings

When Minnie met Cummings

Doorstepping Boris Johnson’s advisor after his lockdown trip to Durham required skills I’d learned on the red carpet, says Minnie Stephenson

Nina 4

When Nina met Meryl – and Tom and George and Britney

Art of the interview: Capturing A-listers’ attention requires tenacity, patience and a little bit of cheek, says Nina Nannar

Idi Amin

When Jon met Idi

Art of the Interview: Jon Snow recounts the day he found himself in the private jet of a sleeping Idi Amin

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When Cathy met Max

The art of the interview: Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman recalls a tense encounter with Oswald Mosley’s son Max about a racist pamphlet