In this exclusive interview series we meet some of the biggest names in the world today – the most important people shaping the future of media, business, science, the arts and public affairs. Through individual 45-minute interviews, we witness both the personal and professional side of each personality, resulting in a fascinating portrait of some of the world’s most famous yet elusive figures.

Among the figures featured in Celebrities are: the famous film directors Mike Leigh and Lars von Trier; Bono, iconic lead singer for U2; fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld; the renowned writer Paulo Coelho; and Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the man behind EasyJet.