The half hour interview is the result of detailed research and in-depth investigation.

Host, Stephen Sackur, asks tough questions, getting behind the stories that make the news - from international political leaders to entertainers; from corporate decision-makers to ordinary individuals facing huge challenges.

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Geert Wilders is a member of the Dutch parliament but he lives a very different life to his parliamentary colleagues. He is constantly surrounded by bodyguards and has to sleep in a series of safe houses due to his self-declared “jihad” against Islam. He’s described the faith as “retarded”, rejects the concept of a moderate Islam and compares the Quran to Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf. Yet his provocative 2008 film Fitna was called a “damp squib” and polls show his Party for Freedom only commands around six per cent support in the Netherlands. Is Wilders really winning the argument?

Stephen Sackur talks to Geert Wilders, Leader, Dutch Party for Freedom

Every year the Royal Academy of Arts has its Summer Exhibition. A unique opportunity for amateurs to present their work alongside that of celebrated professionals. It is also a sign of the disconnect in the world of the modern art. Where amateurs tend to produce traditional paintings the professionals appear intent on defying convention and aiming to shock and confuse their audience.

Stephen Sackur asks the Chief Executive of the Royal Academy have our ideas about what makes good art changed forever?

There are the grim headlines in the global newspaper business: sales are down, advertising is shifting to the internet, and the public doesn't trust much of what it reads in the papers.

Roger Alton is well used to the challenges of print journalism - he edited The Observer for 9 years, now he's editor of The Independent.

Stephen Sackur asks him if newspapers are destined for extinction in the digital media age?