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Ken Follett

FromInfluential with Katty Kay

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Dec 8, 2023

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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.”

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Dec 8, 2023

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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 and science. From world-renowned chefs and dancers, to the people redefining the way we think about medicine, business strategy and literature, Katty's informal, unscripted interviews reveal the people behind the personas that are inspiring the world today.

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Wendell Pierce: Katty travels to New Orleans to sit down with actor Wendell Pierce. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Ina Garten: Katty visits Ina Garten, to discuss culinary success and her unusual career path. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Ken Follett: Katty travels to the UK to visit bestselling author, Ken Follet. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Anthony Fauci: Katty speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top doctor during the Covid - 19 pandemic. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Hugh Bonneville: Katty speaks to actor Hugh Bonneville, who is known for roles in film and television. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Michael Lewis: Katty visits a bookshop with author Michael Lewis by Influential with Katty Kay
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Misty Copeland: Katty spoke to ballerina Misty at Lincoln Center in New York City. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Jane Wurwand: Katty travels to Los Angeles to meet Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica. by Influential with Katty Kay
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José Andrés: Katty talks to world renowned chef and restaurateur, José Andrés. by Influential with Katty Kay
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Anthony Fauci: Katty speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s top doctor during the Covid - 19 pandemic. by Influential with Katty Kay
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