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LEGENDS OF NEWS with DERMOT MURNAGHAN

Legends Of News
BBC
Journalism
Margaret Thatcher
Broadcast Journalism
Prostate Cancer
Strictly Come Dancing
Nelson Mandela
ITN
Mediation
Joanna Gosling
Dunblane Massacre
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Conflict Resolution
Gender Dynamics
Northern Ireland
Television Broadcasting
Health Awareness
Yorkshire Ripper
Hillsborough Disaster
Lockerbie

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

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Latest Episodes

Martha Kearney, one of Britain’s most respected political journalists, joins Dermot Murnaghan to reflect on a career that’s taken her from the phones at LBC to the BBC’s Today programme. She talks about covering elections from the battle bus, reporti... more

Tim Marshall, one of Britain’s most experienced foreign correspondents and bestselling authors, joins Dermot Murnaghan to discuss how punk rock, politics, and a passion for maps shaped his career. From leaving school at sixteen to reporting from war ... more

From the newsroom of Grampian TV to anchoring News at Ten and launching BBC Breakfast Time, Selina Scott’s career is packed with moments that changed the face of broadcasting. She recalls the leap from regional reporting to national television, the p... more

Kirsty Young is one of the most distinctive voices in British broadcasting. From reading continuity announcements on BBC Radio Scotland to hosting Desert Island Discs, Kirsty recalls breaking TV news tradition by standing up behind the newsdesk, inte... more

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Selina Scott
A pioneering journalist and news presenter known for her work on News at Ten and BBC Breakfast Time.
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Episode: Selina Scott: News at Ten, BBC Breakfast, and dinner with the future king
Carole Walker
Former BBC journalist and current host on Times Radio
Times Radio
Episode: Carole Walker: Covering wars, the horror of Lockerbie, and interviewing Milosevic
Gavin Esler
Journalist, author, and former Chancellor of the University of Kent
BBC
Episode: Gavin Esler on 40 Years at the BBC: Clinton's Early Years, Newsnight and Meeting Dolly Parton
Anne Diamond
Broadcaster known for her role in transforming breakfast television. Currently researching her father's contributions to radar technology during WWII.
Episode: Anne Diamond OBE: Behind TV-am’s turnaround, ’80s tabloid frenzy and the campaign to save babies’ lives
Jonathan Dimbleby
Veteran journalist with a 56-year career, known for his in-depth interviews and analysis.
Episode: Jonathan Dimbleby: Millions tuned in midweek—and it mattered
Joanna Gosling
Former journalist with significant experience in broadcast news.
BBC
Episode: Joanna Gosling: When the headlines hit home and news gets personal
Dermot Murnaghan
Award-winning broadcaster and host of the podcast.
Acast
Episode: Joanna Gosling: When the headlines hit home and news gets personal
Natasha Kaplinsky
Award-winning journalist and President of the British Board of Film Classification
Episode: Natasha Kaplinsky: Working with Dermot was the best job I ever had—I'd do it all again

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Dermot Murnaghan
Award-winning broadcaster with over four decades in journalism, known for hosting major news programs and engaging interviews with prominent figures.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Excellent!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Greenygard
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Anne Diamond OBE: Behind TV-am’s turnaround, ’80s tabloid frenzy and the campaign to save babies’ lives
Q: How did you adapt to being in front of the camera for breakfast television?
I had to learn quickly and trusted my co-presenter for support.
Anne Diamond OBE: Behind TV-am’s turnaround, ’80s tabloid frenzy and the campaign to save babies’ lives
Q: Tell us more about your father's story and his contribution to radar technology.
He was part of the team that invented radar, which remained a secret due to the Official Secrets Act.
Selina Scott: News at Ten, BBC Breakfast, and dinner with the future king
Q: What were your impressions of Prince Charles?
Selina describes him as very natural and shares an anecdote about dining with him, highlighting an unexpected moment.
Selina Scott: News at Ten, BBC Breakfast, and dinner with the future king
Q: How did you deal with the pressures of being one of the first women on News at Ten?
Selina reflects that as a young journalist, she didn't register the pressure and was supported by male colleagues.
Selina Scott: News at Ten, BBC Breakfast, and dinner with the future king
Q: What lit the spark for you to become a journalist?
Selina explains that her drive to become a journalist stemmed from a desire for freedom and a love for writing and talking to people.

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2. Carole Walker
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4. Anne Diamond
5. Jonathan Dimbleby
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