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This document is a promotional article for an event on October 9 with British journalist John Humphrys, hosted by Intelligence Squared. It details his long career, highlighting controversial interviews concerning the Iraq War dossier and a BBC scandal involving Lord McAlpine. Despite the prompt's framing, the text of this specific document, 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030447', contains no mention of Jeffrey Epstein or any related individuals, locations, or events.

People (9)

Name Role Context
John Humphrys Radio 4 Today programme presenter
Main subject of the article. He is stepping down after 32 years and will be featured in an Intelligence Squared event.
Jonathan Aitken Tory politician
Accused John Humphrys of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate'.
Justin Webb Today colleague
Will be interviewing John Humphrys at the Intelligence Squared event.
Andrew Gilligan BBC correspondent
Interviewed by Humphrys in 2003, where he claimed the government 'sexed up' the Iraq War dossier.
Saddam Hussein Former President of Iraq
Mentioned as the subject of the 'sexed up' dossier regarding the threat he posed.
Dr David Kelly Dossier's source
Committed suicide following the controversy over the Iraq War dossier.
Tony Blair Former Prime Minister of the UK
His reputation was severely damaged by the events surrounding the Iraq War dossier.
George Entwistle BBC Director General
Resigned after a tough interview with Humphrys regarding false BBC allegations against Lord McAlpine.
Lord McAlpine Politician
Was the subject of false child abuse allegations made by the BBC.

Organizations (7)

Name Type Context
Radio 4 Today
The programme John Humphrys presented for 32 years.
The Observer
Newspaper whose television critic wrote about Humphrys.
Daily Mail
Newspaper that described Humphrys as a brilliant journalist.
Intelligence Squared
Organization hosting the event with John Humphrys.
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Employer of Humphrys, Gilligan, and Entwistle. Made false allegations against Lord McAlpine.
Hutton and Chilcot inquiries
Inquiries into the Iraq War.
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Appears in the document's footer code 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030447', possibly indicating it is from a US House of Represen...

Timeline (4 events)

2003
Controversy surrounding the Iraq War dossier, which was allegedly 'sexed up'. This led to the suicide of Dr David Kelly and damage to Tony Blair's reputation.
United Kingdom
October 9
Intelligence Squared event where John Humphrys will give an exclusive account of his career, interviewed by Justin Webb.
Intelligence Squared stage
This autumn
John Humphrys steps down from the Today programme after 32 years and publishes a memoir.
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Undisclosed
Resignation of BBC Director General George Entwistle after 53 days, following an interview with John Humphrys about false BBC child abuse allegations against Lord McAlpine.
United Kingdom

Locations (1)

Location Context
The implied setting for all events and persons mentioned (BBC, Radio 4, Tory politician, etc.).

Relationships (4)

John Humphrys Colleagues Justin Webb
The text states Webb is Humphrys' 'Today colleague'.
John Humphrys Interviewer/Interviewee Andrew Gilligan
Humphrys interviewed Gilligan in 2003.
John Humphrys Interviewer/Interviewee (Employee/Boss) George Entwistle
Humphrys interviewed his own boss, BBC Director General George Entwistle, leading to his resignation.
John Humphrys Subject of criticism/Critic Jonathan Aitken
Aitken accused Humphrys of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate'.

Key Quotes (3)

"poisoning the well of democratic debate"
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"one of the most brilliant journalists in the country"
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"sexed up"
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