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Katty Kay
The BBC’s Katty Kay sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and change-making people in the worlds of culture, business, science, and more. Katty’s informal, unscripted interviews reveal the people behind the personas that inspire the world today.
Season 3
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields tells Katty Kay about her journey from child star to resilient adult. They discuss the challenges of fame and what it’s like to grow older in Hollywood.
Derek Jacobi
Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi sits down with Katty Kay to discuss his storied career, his most iconic roles, and the importance of luck in his life.
Vera Wang
Vera Wang tells Katty Kay about her journey from figure skating to fashion, her time at Vogue, and the creation of her bridal empire.
Wynton Marsalis
Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis sits down with Katty Kay to talk about his early fame, his commitment to jazz, and his philosophy on music and life.
Ann Patchett
Author Ann Patchett tells Katty Kay about her writing process, the resilience needed to succeed, and the unexpected joy of owning a bookstore in Nashville.
Yotam Ottolenghi
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Ken Burns
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Season 2
Magic Johnson
Katty visits Los Angeles to sit down with basketball legend Magic Johnson, to talk about his legacy, career, and experiences competing in the 1992 Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn
Katty visits Miami to sit down with Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated skiers in history, for a conversation about skiing, success, and life after the Olympics.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Katty Kay talks to Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who has held the Olympic record for women’s long jump and heptathlon for nearly 40 years.
Aly Raisman
Katty Kay visits Boston to meet Aly Raisman, a two-time Olympic gymnast for Team USA. The pair discuss Raisman’s historic career, life after gymnastics, & her work as an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse.
Season 1
Wendell Pierce
Katty travels to New Orleans to sit down with actor Wendell Pierce, who is known for his roles in hit TV series like The Wire, Suits, and Jack Ryan.
Ina Garten
Katty visits the home of Ina Garten, who created the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and a television empire. The two discuss Garten’s culinary success as well as her unusual career path.
Anthony Fauci
Katty speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as America’s top doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic, about why he left the government and decided to become a university professor.
Ken Follett
Katty travels to the UK to visit Ken Follett, who is the author of dozens of bestselling novels such as "The Pillars of the Earth" & "Eye of the Needle."
Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville is an actor who is best known for iconic roles in series like Downton Abbey and W1A, as well as films like Notting Hill, Iris, and the Paddington series.
Misty Copeland
Ballerina Misty Copeland is the first African American woman to become a Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Katty spoke to Misty at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Michael Lewis
Katty visits a bookshop with author Michael Lewis who is known for bestselling books like Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, and Going Infinite.
Jane Wurwand
Katty travels to Los Angeles to meet Jane Wurwand, who founded the skincare company Dermalogica. Dermalogica's products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.
José Andrés
José Andrés is a world renowned chef and restaurateur who is also the founder of the disaster-relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen.
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