Stratford Literary Festival 2011- John Humphrys Highlights

John Humphrys has been a presenter of Radio 4's Today programme for nearly 25 years. During his career
with the BBC, John has also worked as a foreign correspondent in both America and Africa, as well
as being a diplomatic correspondent and presenter of the Nine O'clock News. He has presented Panorama and You Decide, fronts On the Ropes on Radio 4 and presents Mastermind on BBC 2. His no-nonsense interview style has earned him criticism from politicians, among them Jonathan Aitken, who once accused him of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate', only to trigger an outbreak of pro-Humphrys comment among listeners and the media.
The Daily Mail described him as 'one of the most brilliant journalists in the country'. His many awards include a Crystal Clear Broadcasting platter from the Plain English Campaign and a Gold Sony Radio Award (the radio industry's equivalent of the Oscars). He'll be in conversation with Ron Aldridge about life, politicians and tricky interviewees.
A donation from this event will go to Kitchen Table Charities Trust which helps small charities working in the developing world.
Music by Jack Blackman.

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