Keep Talking: A Broadcasting Life

David Dimbleby has had an extraordinary career as a broadcaster for the BBC, interviewing prime ministers and presidents, making award-winning documentaries, and anchoring the BBC's live coverage of historic national and world events. His book, "Keep Talking," is a wry look at his own career, and the people, events, and controversies he has encountered along the way. He writes without inhibition but with his characteristic wit, clarity, and insight, about monarchy, politics, and the state of Britain. The book is enlivened with honest accounts of broadcasting from the inside, including commentating on Diana's funeral and anchoring ten successive General Election night results programmes. It also reflects David's time in many countries, including Southern Africa and the United States.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

We have been incredibly fortunate to have him - The Times

Pithy and amusing - Sunday Times

David Dimbleby has had the privilege of interviewing prime ministers and presidents, producing award-winning documentaries, serving as the host of Question Time for 25 years, and providing live coverage of historic national and global events for the BBC.

In his book, KEEP TALKING, David takes a wry look back at his remarkable career, sharing his experiences and encounters along the way. As a broadcaster for the BBC, he was obligated to maintain a neutral stance. However, now that he is free from those constraints, he writes with uninhibited wit, clarity, and insight, covering topics such as monarchy, politics, and the state of Britain.

The book is filled with candid accounts of his broadcasting experiences, from commentating on Diana's funeral to anchoring ten consecutive General Election night results programs. He shares his own mistakes, the tricks of the trade, and his thoughts during these significant events. For the first time, he reveals his battles with politicians, questions the purpose and effectiveness of political interviews, and explores the power of broadcasting, particularly through programs like Question Time, to amplify the public voice.

While deeply rooted in British culture, the book also reflects David's time in various countries, including Southern Africa and the United States. His insights and observations are insightful, outspoken, and tempered with humor, making KEEP TALKING a captivating read.

Throughout his career, David has been a constant presence for us at nearly every major national event of the last fifty years. His book, KEEP TALKING, offers a glimpse into his perspective, revealing how he has witnessed and interpreted the events of our time. It is a testament to his remarkable career and the invaluable contribution he has made to journalism and public discourse.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399702430