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John Humphrys Biography
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John Humphrys is a busy television and radio presenter known for his tough, no holds barred style of interviewing, but still finds time to chair conferences, deliver humorous after dinner speeches and present corporate awards.
Broadcaster & Journalist
He was the first of the BBC’s journalists to present front-line news programmes on both television and radio: "Today" on Radio Four and Television News on BBC1. He also presents "On the Record" on BBC1, "On the Ropes" and "The John Humphrys Interview" on Radio Four. In one five day period he presented Today, The Six O’clock News, On the Record, Panorama and The Nine O’clock News - a world beating first. But he insists that he’s not a workaholic, just a work enthusiast.
For ten years he was a foreign correspondent with the BBC and over the years he reported on most major international events, ranging from the Watergate crisis and resignation of Richard Nixon to the first free elections in South Africa, revolutions in Latin America and assorted wars in all parts of the globe.
He was based in Washington for six years (the youngest journalist ever to be appointed as a foreign correspondent in BBC Television News) and in Southern Africa for three years. He began his career in newspapers and spent two years in Independent Television as a scriptwriter and reporter.
Controversial Figure
John Humphrys became a controversial figure in March 1995, when he was attacked for his style of interviewing by some leading Conservative politicians, most notably Jonathan Aitken. He famously accused John of "poisoning the well of democratic debate" with his aggressive style. The BBC was swamped with letters and phone calls, of which more than ninety percent supported Humphrys. Many other politicians and public figures from all parties rose to his defence, as did newspapers of all persuasions. The Daily Mail described him in an editorial as "one of the most brilliant journalists in the country" and The Express ran a column demanding "Humphrys for Prime Minister", it concluded: "Politics would be richer, but the BBC would probably close down through lack of interest".
Conference Chair & After Dinner Speaker
He chairs conferences and debates on every subject under the sun and makes what he modestly describes as brilliantly witty after-dinner speeches.
In his spare time he tries to play the cello and conducts a one-man crusade to rescue the English language from those who are corrupting it with Americanised jargon and meaningless business non-speak. He admits failure on both fronts…but he’s not giving up.
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events John Humphrys has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to John Humphrys then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
John Humphrys Books
London Dawn to DuskPrice: £19.99
John Humphrys DVDs
A Year To Remember - 1994 [VHS]Price: £10.99
A Year To Remember - 1988 [VHS]Price: £10.99
A Year To Remember - 1993 [VHS]Price: £10.99
John Humphrys News
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Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
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Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
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Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
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Stars unite for Children in Need
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John Humphrys Reviews
John Humphrys has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for John Humphrys for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book John Humphrys for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"The debate worked really well, John made it into a very stimulating discussion from which we have received some excellent feedback"
"Just a quick note (and I apologise that it is electronic rather than in a letter!) to thank you for your excellent contribution to last night's event. Much appreciated."
"John was charming, witty, intelligent and informative. He was a delight to work with and we had excellent feedback from the audience."
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