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The Interview

Laura Kuenssberg, Jewel Kiriungi, Imogen Foulkes, Evan Davis, Lyse Doucet

Booking Overview

This is a global-affairs interview program featuring senior politicians, diplomats, intelligence officials, international-organization leaders, business figures and prominent cultural personalities. Agencies could credibly pitch heads of government, policy experts, humanitarian leaders, CEOs, major activists and internationally recognized artists with substantive perspectives on consequential issues, but booking is very difficult because the program prioritizes globally prominent figures and BBC editorial access.

Metrics

Episodes: 1980

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Laura Kuenssberg - British journalist and broadcaster known for political reporting and current-affairs interviewing.

Jewel Kiriungi - BBC journalist and broadcaster covering international news and global affairs.

Imogen Foulkes - BBC correspondent and journalist specializing in international affairs and humanitarian issues.

Evan Davis - British journalist, broadcaster and interviewer covering business, economics, politics and public affairs.

Lyse Doucet - BBC chief international correspondent and veteran foreign-affairs journalist.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior government officials, heads of international institutions, intelligence and diplomatic leaders, prominent business executives, major cultural figures and activists with direct involvement in consequential global issues.
Required Achievements:  
Holding senior national government or diplomatic office, Leading a major international organization, Directing intelligence, humanitarian or security institutions, Achieving substantial international recognition in business, arts or public advocacy, Authoring or publicly shaping important debates on global affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Earl Spencer - Diana's Legacy, The British Royal Establishment, Press Scrutiny And His Recollections Of Her Life And Death.

Fally Ipupa - The Humanitarian Crisis And Conflict In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Cultural Identity And The Responsibility Of Influential Public Figures To Speak Out.

Mirjana Spoljaric - The Erosion Of International Humanitarian Law, The Geneva Conventions, Access To War Zones And Protection For Civilians And Prisoners Of War.

David Vigneault - Hybrid Warfare, Democratic Destabilization, Russia, Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitical Tensions And International Cooperation.

Amir Khan Muttaqi - Afghanistan's Efforts To Gain International Recognition, Restrictions On Women And Girls, Diplomacy, Aid And Investment.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Humanitarian Aid

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher: Diplomacy means talking to all sides

October 20, 2026

“Diplomacy is about talking to lots of people with whom you don't agree. And that's what diplomats do. And I think we would do that... The Vatican has always had very little difficulty, perhaps too little difficulty, in dealing with all sorts of political actors, all sorts regimes, all sorts of political systems.”Julie Etchingham speaks to Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations and of the Catholic Church’s more senior dipl...

Arundhati Roy, author and activist: Writing is universal

October 18, 2026

“When I was writing it I didn’t think it would touch such a universal chord, you know, because it seemed to me so weird, my childhood and my mother and my life, it was, but of course, everybody has something. And a lot of people I meet have said this to me and that it helped them see their parents as human beings and not just parents.”Ishadrita Lahiri speaks to acclaimed author and activist, Arundhati Roy. One of India’s most celebrated writers and outspoken political voices Roy rose to inter...

Peter Obi, Nigerian presidential candidate: The last election was rigged

October 15, 2026

“Nigeria can fight insecurity, head on. It only requires it for the commander-in-chief to be determined that this will end. Those criminals live with us. In our communities, people know them. I will go to the communities and find them. I will take control. And I will not do it from Abuja.” Madina Maishanu speaks to Peter Obi, one of Nigeria’s leading opposition politicians, now with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and a former governor of Anambra State. He came third in the 2023 presiden...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Interview?

The Interview is hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Jewel Kiriungi. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Interview?

The publicly listed email for The Interview: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Interview have?

Podseeker estimates The Interview reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Interview?

The Interview typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government officials, heads of international institutions, intelligence and diplomatic leaders, prominent business executives, major cultural figures and activists with direct involvement in consequential global issues. Common among recent guests: Holding senior national government or diplomatic office; Leading a major international organization; Directing intelligence, humanitarian or security institutions. Recent guests include Earl Spencer, Fally Ipupa, and Mirjana Spoljaric.

How hard is it to get booked on The Interview?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does The Interview cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, and Humanitarian Aid. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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