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River of Words: Joni Mitchell at the BBC

A life in interviews
By Tom Hagler and Joni Mitchell
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OVER FIVE DECADES, JONI TOLD HER OWN STORY ON THE BBC. Throughout her career, Joni Mitchell graced BBC radio and television with magical performances and open, in-depth, at times controversial interviews. This illuminating collection of transcripts, conversations and appearances is a tapestry of Joni's thoughts and... Read More
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Follow the story of Joni's life and music in her own words, through her in-depth interviews and magical performances on the BBC.

Follow the story of Joni's life and music through her in-depth interviews and captivating performances on the BBC - told in her own words, and the memories of those who were there.

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OVER FIVE DECADES, JONI TOLD HER OWN STORY ON THE BBC.

Throughout her career, Joni Mitchell graced BBC radio and television with magical performances and open, in-depth, at times controversial interviews.

This illuminating collection of transcripts, conversations and appearances is a tapestry of Joni's thoughts and inspirations, a memoir told in moments across five decades. Individually captivating, together they offer a window into the mind of a truly original artist — told through her own words and the memories of those who were there.

Compiled and guided by BBC journalist and author Tom Hagler, River of Words: Joni Mitchell at the BBC is the story of an incredible life lived on the airwaves.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035435784

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Tom Hagler (Author)
Tom Hagler is an author, a journalist and a presenter on the BBC World Service. He has interviewed icons across the fields of politics, current affairs, culture and more, from President Joe Biden to Grandmaster Flash. The author of We Could Be: Bowie and His Heroes and Bowie at the BBC, he lives in England.

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