Promotional invitation to John Humphrys interview on Intelligence Squared

From: Intelligence Squared_____________________________________ Sent: 6/14/2019 6:32:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: John Humphrys: The Terrier of Today, in conversation with Justin Webb John Humphrys: The Terrier of Today, in conversation with Justin Webb View in browser 7-, _Rye. FAT-Z-1 John Humphrys: The Terrier of Today HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030445ADD TO CALENDAR WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER, 7PM EMMANUEL CENTRE Featuring John Humphrys and Justin Webb BUY TICKETS 'I'm not sure I'd like me if I was listening to me.' — John Humphrys HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030446John Humphrys is the Radio 4 Today programme presenter, whose forensic and sometimes aggressive interviews with figures in authority inspire love and loathing in equal measure. The Observer's television critic once wrote that if he ever found himself sitting next to Hum phrys at a dinner party he would probably drive a fork through his hand. The Tory politician Jonathan Aitken accused him of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate', a comment which prompted an outburst of support for Humphrys, with the Daily Mail describing him as one of the most brilliant journalists in the country'. This autumn, as Humphrys steps down after 32 years at Today and publishes a long-awaited memoir, he comes to the Intelligence Squared stage to give an exclusive, behind-the-scenes account of his extraordinary career. Turning the tables on Humphrys and pitching the questions will be his Today colleague Justin Webb. Humphrys will recount the momentous episodes of his career, such as his interview with BBC correspondent Andrew Gilligan in 2003. Gilligan claimed that the government had deliberately 'sexed up' the dossier on the threat posed by Saddam Hussein in order to justify the Iraq War. A chain of events ensued, including the suicide of the dossier's source, Dr David Kelly, severe damage to Tony Blair's reputation and the Hutton and Chiloot inquiries into the war. And then there was the time Humphrys helped to get his own boss fired. His tough interview with the BBC Director General George Entwistle, days after the BBC had made false child abuse allegations against Lord McAlpine, lead to Entwistle's resignation after a mere 53 days in the job. Join us on October 9 and hear Humphrys' previously untold stories about politicians, celebrities and the BBC, and give his trenchant views on the role of the media in politics and the health of our political system. HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030447John Humphrys Award-winning journalist who has been one of the presenters of BBC Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme Today since January 1987. During his career with the BBC, he 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, fronts On the Ropes on Radio 4 and presents Mastermind on BBC Two. His has written two books on the English language, Lost For Words: The Mangling and Manipulating of the English Language and Beyond Words: How Language Reveals the Way We Live Now. HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030448Justin Webb One of the presenters of Radio 4's Today programme. He was the BBC's North America Editor for 8 years, covering the 9/11 attacks and the election of President Obama. He writes regularly for the Radio Times and reviews books for the Sunday Times. HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030449HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030450The Daily: The Rise of Nationalism Across the Globe In this week's podcast, we hosted a live conversation from "The Daily", The New York Times' flagship podcast. In an event in partnership with The New York Times, we were joined by the podcast's host Michael Barbaro, as well as Berlin Bureau Chief Katrin Bennhold, London-based International Correspondent Ellen Barry, Executive Producer Theo Balcomb and Producer Clare Toeniskoetter for a conversation about the implications of the nationalist undercurrent currently sweeping across Europe. LISTEN NOW HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030451Share Tweet Forward HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030452Intelligence Squared is proudly supported by its media partner: This email was sent to jeevacationagmail.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Intelligence Squared (UK) Ltd • Newcombe House • 45 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LQ • United Kingdom HOUSE OVERSIGHT 030453