
Legends of News is a gripping, deeply personal podcast hosted by award-winning broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, exploring the golden era of television news through the voices of those who shaped it.
With over four decades in the newsroom himself, Dermot invites fellow household names to reveal what it was really like in front of the camera when the world changed in real time.
Through candid conversa... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNews | |||

Adam Boulton looks back on a career spent covering British politics at the highest level, from TV-am’s chaotic early days to three decades at Sky News.
He recalls interviewing Margaret Thatcher and meeting figures including Ted Heath, Jim Callaghan... more
Dermot brings you an end-of-year selection box of standout moments from Legends of News, a small sample of the stories that defined the podcast’s first year, including:
• John Sergeant on Margaret Thatcher, the RAF flight to Moscow, spilled crocker... more
Julia Somerville charts the hard yards of reporting her way up through smoke-filled newsrooms to become one of the few female faces to read the news in the 1970s and 80s.
She recalls landing the Nine O'clock News, the rigid BBC presenter culture, a... more
Nick Robinson, one of Britain’s most recognisable broadcasters and political journalists, joins Dermot Murnaghan to look back over a career that began at Piccadilly Radio and led him to the BBC’s Today programme.
He talks about the early inspiratio... more
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Is it really not possible in this day and age to get the audio correct. Our host’s feed is appalling and made me try another episode. It was the same. Sorry - get the sound right and I’ll give it another try.
Such a great listen with an engaging host and top rate guests
As a great admirer of Murnaghan’s broadcast style and a fan of John Sergeant’s (especially his turn on Strictly) this was a comforting and engaging listen.
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Featuring in-depth conversations with legendary figures in journalism, this show offers insight into the evolution of news reporting and broadcasting from the perspective of seasoned professionals. Each episode typically highlights personal stories and pivotal moments from the guests' careers, often addressing significant global events they reported on. The discussions reflect on the changes in media over time, emphasize the importance of authenticity in journalism, and delve into the personal and emotional impacts of working in such a demanding field. This podcast not only celebrates the past but also connects it to contemporary issues in news reporting, making it a fascinating listen for anyone interested in journalism, media history, and... more
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2. Selina Scott
3. Carole Walker
4. Gavin Esler
5. Anne Diamond
6. Jonathan Dimbleby
7. Joanna Gosling
8. Dermot Murnaghan
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