The Big Interview
In-depth conversations with global leaders in art, design, literature, politics, business, and food. Learn from the best about their craft and successes.
Latest Episodes
David Puttnam
The independent producer and legend of the UK film industry Lord Puttnam sits down with Robert Bound to discuss playing father to an entire film crew, the lack of integrity in today’s media and the role of the documentary as a tool to help the world.
Alejandro Aravena
We sit down with the Chilean architect who is the director of this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. The Pritzker Prize winner explains why he thinks simple design is key to alleviating the world’s biggest woes and recounts the time he quit architecture to run a bar.
Jeremy King
The restaurateur behind beloved London establishments The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Colbert and more sits down with Robert Bound to discuss the key elements to consider when creating the perfect dining environment.
Ruth Rogers
Chef, entrepreneur and head of London’s Michelin-starred River Café Ruth Rogers sits down with Tyler Brûlé to discuss the discipline required to run a restaurant, the effects of Brexit on her business and her passion for Italy.
Architects
In this special edition of The Big Interview we look back at our best discussions with some of the world’s leading architects and designers. Join Tom Edwards for this flashback episode in which he presents highlights from Daniel Libeskind, Amanda Levete, Lord Norman Foster, Thomas Heatherwick and Kevin Roche.
Gay Talese
US writer and father of narrative journalism Gay Talese sits down with Steve Bloomfield to discuss non-fiction writing, adulterers and gangsters, and obituaries and morality.
Vesna Pusić
Vesna Pusić, Croatia’s former foreign minister and a leading figure in European politics, sits down with Tom Edwards for ‘The Big Interview’. An outspoken liberal and an advocate of gender equality and human rights, Pusić discusses European integration, the challenges of postwar reconstruction and her bid for the top job…
Thomas Keneally
Australian novelist and playwright Thomas Keneally sits down with Georgina Godwin to discuss his country and his life in writing, from his time in the priesthood to Booker Prize winning novel ‘Schindler’s Ark’ – later adapted into Spielberg’s Academy Award winning film.
Alberto Alessi
Design heavyweight Alberto Alessi sits down with Josh Fehnert to discuss the ills and advantages of running a family business and the fine line between art and design. Plus: a few choice tips for success in business.
John Ralston Saul
Philosopher, author and former president of Pen international John Ralston Saul sits down with Tom Edwards to discuss freedom of expression, the troubling times of global politics and our shared responsibility for the state of the world.
