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This document is a promotional text for an event on October 9 featuring journalist John Humphrys, who is stepping down from the BBC's Today programme after 32 years. It highlights key moments in his career, including his controversial interviews regarding the Iraq War dossier and a scandal that led to the resignation of a BBC Director General. The document contains no information, names, or events related to Jeffrey Epstein or associated individuals.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| John Humphrys | Radio 4 Today programme presenter |
The main subject of the document. A journalist known for aggressive interviews, stepping down after 32 years, publish...
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| Jonathan Aitken | Tory politician |
Accused John Humphrys of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate'.
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| Justin Webb | Today colleague |
Scheduled to interview John Humphrys at the Intelligence Squared event.
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| Andrew Gilligan | BBC correspondent |
Interviewed by Humphrys in 2003, where he claimed the government 'sexed up' the Iraq War dossier.
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| Saddam Hussein | Former leader of Iraq |
Mentioned in relation to the dossier on the threat he posed, which was used to justify the Iraq War.
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| Dr David Kelly | Dossier's source |
His suicide followed the controversy over the Iraq War dossier.
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| Tony Blair | Former UK Prime Minister |
His reputation was severely damaged by the events surrounding the Iraq War dossier.
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| George Entwistle | BBC Director General |
Resigned after 53 days in the job following a tough interview with Humphrys about false BBC allegations against Lord ...
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| Lord McAlpine | Politician |
Was falsely accused of child abuse by the BBC, leading to the resignation of George Entwistle.
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Organizations (5)
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| Radio 4 |
The station that broadcasts the 'Today' programme presented by John Humphrys.
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| The Observer |
A newspaper whose television critic wrote about John Humphrys.
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| Daily Mail |
A newspaper that described John Humphrys as 'one of the most brilliant journalists in the country'.
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| Intelligence Squared |
The organization hosting an event with John Humphrys.
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| BBC |
The British Broadcasting Corporation, employer of Humphrys, Gilligan, and Entwistle. It was involved in controversies...
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Timeline (6 events)
2003
Controversy over the Iraq War dossier, which Andrew Gilligan claimed was 'sexed up' by the government.
United Kingdom
October 9
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes event where John Humphrys will discuss his career, interviewed by Justin Webb.
Intelligence Squared stage
Post-2003
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 allegations.
United Kingdom
Locations (1)
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Mentioned in the context of the Iraq War, which was justified using a controversial dossier.
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Relationships (4)
The text states Justin Webb is Humphrys' 'Today colleague'.
Humphrys interviewed Gilligan in 2003.
The text describes Entwistle as Humphrys' 'own boss' and notes that Humphrys' 'tough interview' with him led to his resignation.
Aitken accused Humphrys of 'poisoning the well of democratic debate'.
Key Quotes (3)
"poisoning the well of democratic debate"Source
— Jonathan Aitken
(An accusation made against John Humphrys.)
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"one of the most brilliant journalists in the country"Source
— Daily Mail
(A description of John Humphrys in a show of support.)
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"sexed up"Source
— Andrew Gilligan (claim)
(Describing how the government allegedly altered the dossier on the threat posed by Saddam Hussein.)
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Quote #3
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John 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 Humphrys 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 Chilcot 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.
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