A rude awakening? Not with them

Article Abstract:

BBC Radio 4's 'Today' programme is the most influential radio programme in the UK, and James Naughtie and John Humphrys, two of the programme's four regular presenters, are very aware of the responsibility they bear when carrying out in-depth interviews with key public figures. They receive many letters encouraging them to ask searching questions, but realise that in some cases their job is not to score points over the interviewee or make him or her feel uncomfortable.

Naughtie, James

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You ask the questions

Article Abstract:

Radio broadcaster John Humphrys states that failing to get an interview with the Queen has been the biggest disappointment of his career. He indicates that he frequently has regrets about the questions he failed to ask.

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'A long series of lucky breaks.'

Article Abstract:

Writer and broadcaster John Humphrys feels that his career has progress through a series of lucky breaks. He indicates that he has always felt unprepared for the next stage in his career.

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