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Michael Buerk
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Michael Buerk Biography
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When Michael Buerk can find the time away from his busy broadcasting schedule, he often speaks at conferences and corporate events on international issues and environmental matters. He is also a great facilitator, conference chair and awards host.
Internationally Acclaimed
Michael Buerk has probably won more international awards for television reporting than any other British journalist most notably for his coverage of the Ethiopian famine for BBC News in 1984/5. His reports filmed with the Nairobi-based cameraman, Mohamed Amin alerted the world to the extent of the tragedy. They were shown worldwide, to an audience of billions. They led directly to a massive international relief effort itself valued in billions of dollars, which was estimated to have saved well over a million lives.
Television Journalist of the Year
He was named "Television Journalist of the Year" by the Royal Television Society in 1984 and won a second RTS award that year for foreign reporting. He has won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for factual broadcasting. He has been awarded the "Golden Nymph" at the Monte Carlo Film and Television Festival Europe's premier prize for television journalism and the United States "National Headliner" and "George Polk" awards, two of the three most important honours there for broadcasters.
In 1988 he was the third recipient of the James Cameron Memorial award, given for "work as a journalist that combined moral vision and professional integrity" in his coverage of the township uprising and state of emergency in South Africa.
He has reported for BBC TV News since 1973. He was a network reporter from 1973-1976, industrial correspondent (1976/7), Energy Correspondent (1977/9), Scotland Correspondent (1979/80), Special Correspondent (1980/2), Southern Africa Correspondent (1983/7).
Flagship Programmes
He presented BBC Television's flagship news programme, The Ten O'clock News and he also presented the peak-time BBC 1 programme about emergencies, 999. He is chairman of the BBC's discussion programme on moral and ethical issues The Moral Maze (BBC Radio 4), and presents a single interview programme about individual dilemmas, The Choice that is a key element of the Radio 4 schedule. In addition to these regular commitments, he chairs, presents, reports for, and contributes to, a number of other television and radio programmes, mostly for the BBC. These have included major events such as the Royal Wedding of Prince Edward, the Eclipse and the BBC's Millennium night coverage, and also major BBC I series Tobacco Wars and Soul of Britain and the three part series The Hand of God in 2003.
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Michael Buerk has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Michael Buerk then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Michael Buerk Books
The Road TakenPrice: £7.99
"999": Dramatic Stories of Real-life RescuesPrice: £8.99
The Road Taken : an Autobiography
Michael Buerk News
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Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
Newsreaders help raise record sum for Children in Need
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
Parkinson's last stand
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
Stars unite for Children in Need
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
The National Television Awards 2007
1st November 2007In the end, the National Television Awards, which have been held in London, could have been rebranded Ant and Dec's Wednesday Night Takeaway.
1st November 2007In the end, the National Television Awards, which have been held in London, could have been rebranded Ant and Dec's Wednesday Night Takeaway.
David Beckham to Appear on Final ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’
1st July 2010It has been announced that David Beckham will be joining presenter and awards host Jonathan Ross on the sofa for his last ever show in two weeks time.
1st July 2010It has been announced that David Beckham will be joining presenter and awards host Jonathan Ross on the sofa for his last ever show in two weeks time.
'Thrilled' Natasha Kaplinsky has a baby boy
29th September 2008Natasha Kaplinsky gave birth to a baby boy The newsreader, 36, gave birth to her son, who has not been named, at a London hospital at 8.30am.
29th September 2008Natasha Kaplinsky gave birth to a baby boy The newsreader, 36, gave birth to her son, who has not been named, at a London hospital at 8.30am.
Michael Buerk Reviews
Michael Buerk has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Michael Buerk for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Michael Buerk 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
"we enjoyed having Michael facilitate our conference. He was an excellent addition to the morning and helped the whole day become a success. Please pass on The Corporate Responsibility Group's Annual Consultation, 2008 Your speech was intensely thought provoking, really bringing home to our members the ethical issues going on around the world, as well as the dumbing down of the media and the consequences for an unengaged society. The feedback from our members has been extremely positive, some rating this year Annual Consultation as the best they have been to. Thanks for helping us to make it such a success."
"Fantastic presenter. Michael overall knowledge of the product and the area was amazing. Very nice and easy to work with."
"An unusual act but very professional and personable artiste"
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"Michael is always a pleasure to deal with and exceptionally amenable to the client's particular requirements. We always get great feedback from the clients when they book Michael. "
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