The baritone on how he looks after his voice, why he likes to talk to his audience, and playlists for the dying

The creator of the bestselling graphic novels and TV series on turning 30, making playlists for her books and why it’s important to her to be visibly political

The actor on the extraordinary second life of her stage career, learning lines in your 80s, and the secret of her long marriage

The comedian and presenter on the extremists and cultists of his new series, his brush with a Chicago gangland feud, and Pete Doherty’s niche football knowledge

The Korean Canadian actor and writer on bringing his comedy Kim’s Convenience back to theatre, changing the way Asian people are portrayed, and the unexpected K-culture boom

The actor on channelling grief in her new film, speaking out about Gaza, and why she ​loves working with young directors

The star of stage and screen on playing Persephone in Netflix’s bold take on Greek mythology, going viral and being uncool about awards

The standup on his new Netflix special, falling off a table in front of Timothée Chalamet, and why silly jokes are back

The US journalist and author on his Pulitzer prize-winning book about a Palestinian father, the aftermath of 7 October and what it means to be a Jewish critic of Israel

The actor on his challenging new West End role, sweating profusely on stage, and why he almost became a doctor

The actor on her love of fine wine, filming in Spain with Almodóvar icon Carmen Maura, her ‘cousin’ Meryl Streep and improving diversity in Hollywood

The actor on being the first in her family to go to university, the ‘divine’ Ncuti Gatwa, and the perils of looking at your phone on the stairs

The singer on his high voice, his forthcoming Proms debut and his other lives – as a breakdancer, skateboard champion and Vogue model

The broadcaster and record label owner on swapping BBC 1Xtra for 6 Music, overcoming her fear of swimming, and leaving the radio on for her dog

The actor on playing a Polish Holocaust survivor alongside Lena Dunham, what he likes about hip‑hop and why a boring PM would be a relief

The actor on starring in a new play about sexual harassment, her portrayal of the Post Office’s Paula Vennells, and the playwright closest to her heart

The art gallery boss on the role of museums today, the politics of sponsorship and how Cornelia Parker influenced her decision-making

The social media influencer on how he became a hit on BookTok, democratising book reviewing, and trying to explain to his family what he does for a living

The actor on playing a pushy mother in new Channel 4 drama The Gathering, keeping her Bafta well away from the loo and why she’s an indie girl now