LEGENDS OF NEWS with DERMOT MURNAGHAN
LEGENDS OF NEWS with DERMOT MURNAGHAN
Podcast Description
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 conversations, listeners are granted a front-row seat to history: from breaking global events to chaotic newsrooms, unforgettable interviews with world leaders, and the occasional live blooper. As history echoes through current events, these news giants reflect on how the past informs the present—and share where life has taken them now.Legends of News is a warm, revealing, and inspiring chronicle of the stories that must not be forgotten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into the personal and professional experiences of renowned journalists, focusing on topics such as major global events, newsroom dynamics, and impactful interviews. Episodes like 'Dodging Bullets, Facing Putin, and Meeting Mandela' shed light on extraordinary reporting experiences, while conversations with guests like John Sergeant reflect on the evolution of journalism from war zones to political corridors.
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 conversations, listeners are granted a front-row seat to history: from breaking global events to chaotic newsrooms, unforgettable interviews with world leaders, and the occasional live blooper.
As history echoes through current events, these news giants reflect on how the past informs the present—and share where life has taken them now.
Legends of News is a warm, revealing, and inspiring chronicle of the stories that must not be forgotten
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Natasha Kaplinsky started her media career in the typing pool, and became one of Britain’s most recognisable broadcasters.
In this deeply personal and candid episode, Natasha sits down with Dermot Murnaghan to revisit the defining moments of her career.
- From her early work with a then-unknown Sacha Baron Cohen to her breakout role on BBC Breakfast, Natasha reveals how she built a career without industry connections—writing daily letters just to get her foot in the door.
- Natasha opens up about being told exactly when (and if) she could speak on air, why she was so reluctant to join Strictly Come Dancing, and how she managed the spotlight after unintentionally winning it.
- Plus, a life-threatening accident at sea, the emotional cost of media intrusion during personal struggles, and why she eventually stepped away from prime-time roles to focus on what mattered most.
This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered insight, and a powerful reminder of the human side of public life.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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