Hardtalk

Wayne McGregor is known for pushing boundaries in an art form usually associated with traditional entertainment. Once known as the bad boy of ballet he has been the resident choreographer in one of the dance world’s pillars of establishment, the Royal Ballet in London’s Covent Garden, for six years. Katya Adler asks if this is why he remains the maverick inside the ballet establishment.

Iran's nuclear power programme has been a source of international tension for the past decade. At no point has it been able to shrug off the suspicion that its pursuit of nuclear energy is also an effort to make nuclear weapons. Iran insists it has no such ambitions but many of the world's major powers remain unconvinced and Israel is warning it will attack. Katya Adler talks to Dr Ali Asghar Soltanieh, Iran's ambassador to the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.

The police in Britain, used to being revered, respected and admired at home and abroad, find themselves under a heavy black cloud. With allegations of bribery and corruption denting trust, the force now also faces dramatic cuts to its budget and changes to its structure. HARDtalk’s Katya Adler speaks to the chairman of the Police Federation in England and Wales and a long-serving officer. Paul McKeever says proposed government reforms could lead to the destruction of the police as we know it. But with the force untouched by change for decades, is now not an ideal opportunity to shape up for the challenges of the 21st century?

Could we soon see a cure for HIV/Aids? Francoise Barre-Sinoussi thinks so. She's the Nobel Prize-winner who helped first identify the virus 30-years-ago. She argues that the need to pour money into fighting one of the world's most deadly diseases is as great as ever.

On HARDtalk,Stephen Sackur speaks to Tracey Emin, the British artist of international renown. She’s made an extraordinary journey from wild youth to pillar of the cultural establishment – just how blurred is the line between her art and her life?

On Hardtalk, Gavin Esler talks to Sir Tim Rice, one of the greatest lyricists of his generation. He's written the lyrics for musicals such as Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Lion King.

On Hardtalk Sarah Montague talks to the Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman. What debt-ridden governments should be doing, he says, is borrowing more to spend their way out of trouble.

Stephen Sackur is in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, which for the past six tumultuous months has held the presidency of the European Union. In that time, the number of Eurozone countries seeking an emergency financial bailout has risen to five. On the eve of yet another crisis summit, EU leaders face decisions that could make, or break the common currency. Stephen Sackur speaks to Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Denmark’s Prime Minister. Is the dream of a common European future from Scandinavia to the Aegean well and truly over?

HARDtalk’s Gavin Esler speaks to Yiannis Milios, the top economic advisor of Syriza, Greek's radical left coalition party. If Syriza wins the re-run election on June 17th, do they really believe they can stay in the Eurozone while tearing up the rules?

Iron Maiden is one of the most successful heavy metal bands ever. They've sold more than 80 million albums and tickets for their live shows sell faster now than at any point in their thirty years as a band. HARDtalkâ¿¿s Sarah Montague speaks to the bandâ¿¿s lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, who, when he's not on stage is a commercial pilot trying to set up his own aviation business.

Last week saw the death Robin Gibb, a musician who did much to define the pop music of the 70s and 80s with the Bee Gees. Eighteen months ago, Robin Gibb joined Stephen Sackur in the HARDtalk studio.

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur talks to Grigory Yavlinsky, a veteran leader of Russia's fragmented opposition. Despite sporadic street protests and the stirrings of middle class rebellion, Vladimir Putin is back in the Kremlin. Why do liberal opponents of Putin struggle to gain traction?

At last Sub Saharan Africa has a positive economic story to tell, but is it being matched by improved governance? Are Africa's leaders making best use of the current surge in economic growth to tackle endemic poverty? Stephen Sackur speaks to Guy Scott, recently appointed vice-president of Zambia. He's a trained scientist, an ex-farmer, and he happens to be the most senior white official in post-colonial Africa. It's tempting to see him as a symbol of a continent no longer trapped in its past, but is it true?

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur talks to Louis Saha, a French international striker, currently playing foorball for Spurs in the English Premier League. His is the view from inside the football factory - has the joy been taken out of the beautiful game?

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur talks to Michalis Sarris, chairman of the Cyprus Popular Bank and former Minister of Finance. A mountain of banking debt, a weak Government, an angry public - could Cyprus be the next domino to fall in this Eurozone crisis?