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Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?

Searching for the Truth on Political Tv
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Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me? offers a witty and irreverent insider's perspective on 25 years at the pinnacle of British political television. Author Rob Burley shares his experiences attempting to extract honest answers from politicians, revealing the complexities of the political interview and the elusive nature of truth in modern British politics. Featuring exclusive conversations with TV giants such as Jeremy Paxman, Andrew Neil, Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis, this book provides a unique and engaging look inside political broadcasting.
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A deliciously irreverent and humorous insider’s account of 25 years working at the very top of British political television

‘What Rob Burley doesn't know about political interviewing isn't worth knowing’ – Andrew Neil

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A deliciously irreverent and humorous insider’s account of 25 years working at the very top of British political television

‘What Rob Burley doesn't know about political interviewing isn't worth knowing’ – Andrew Neil

‘A delicious read’ – Emily Maitlis

'He writes beautifully' – Jeremy Paxman

'Very funny’ – Steve Coogan

'An excellent book' – James O'Brien

'He writes brilliantly' – Adam Buxton

Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me? is a deliciously irreverent insider’s account of a career spent trying to get straight answers from politicians, offering a unique insight into the British political class during a time when no one appears to be telling the truth.

This book is Rob Burley’s love letter to the political interview and, with the help of exclusive conversations with TV giants from Jeremy Paxman and Andrew Neil to Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis, it will take you inside the process like never before.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008542481

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mudlark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Rob Burley is a television producer, programme editor and writer with more than twenty-five years' experience at the top of British television. He started his career at ITV, becoming editor of the channel's political programme. He joined the BBC in 2008, working as deputy editor of Newsnight and editor of The Andrew Marr Show before taking charge of the political programmes department, and devising and launching Politics Live. He left the BBC in 2021, assuming senior roles at LBC and then Sky News, where he plots interviews with political editor Beth Rigby. He lives in Hove with his partner, two sons and, annoyingly, Parkinson's disease.

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