Faces of 2011 - in pictures

L-r: Tom Watson MP, Louise Mensch MP, Mark Lewis, solicitor and Chris Bryant MP, for their part in the phone-hacking scandal. Read the interview
Photograph: PA

Sarah Burton designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress and became a household name after years as Alexander McQueen's right-hand woman. Read the interview Photograph: David Burton/AP

The Inbetweeners Movie became the biggest moneyspinner in British film comedy history. Read the interview Photograph: Nicola Dove/PR

Giles Fraser resigned as canon chancellor of St Paul's over the issue of the Occupy site outside the cathedral. Read the interview
Photograph: Sophia Evans

Imogen Thomas became a figurehead for the cause of free speech after the naming of Ryan Giggs in the press and parliament over a superinjunction taken out to prevent public knowledge of their alleged affair. Read the interview Photograph: Rex Features

Ai Weiwei. The imprisonment of the Chinese artist resulted in a demonstration of hundreds of activists and artists in Hong Kong and worldwide condemnation of the Chinese authorities. Read the interview with Ai Weiwei Photograph: YM YIK/Corbis

Christopher Jefferies, landlord of murder victim Joanna Yeates, outside her flat in Clifton, Bristol. Jefferies won libel damages over his treatment in the press. Read the interview Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Nadine Dorries speaking in the Commons debate on her amendment on abortion to the health bill. Read the interview Photograph: PA

Pauline Pearce, the Heroine of Hackney, talks to Iain Duncan Smith, secretary of state for work and pensions, at the Conservative Party Conference. Read the interview Photograph: Gideon Mendel/Corbis

Julian Fellowes saw his creation Downton Abbey scoop awards and win a coveted place in the ITV Christmas schedule. Read the interview Photograph: Suki Dhanda; ITV

Katy B performing at Bestival. The singer's Mercury-nominated album added melodic pop to underground dance styles and won her a huge audience. Read the interview Photograph: Alicia Canter