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Stephen Sackur

@stephensackur.bsky.social
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Better at questions than answers. Still Hardtalking, but soon to graze in new pastures

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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This Autumn I’m going on tour to talk about my book ‘Hard Truth’ (coming out, 8th October). I hope you can join me for a vital conversation about journalism, accountability and democracy ⬇️
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
On 14th October I’ll be discussing my new book #HardTruth at the northern powerhouse of literary festivals in beautiful Ilkley. Join me if you can!
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
1,100 signatures written… signed first editions of ‘Hard Truth’ on their way. Worth a sore wrist? Absolutely!
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
NEWSFLASH! My book ‘Hard Truth’ is now available to pre-order… and there’s a 25% discount until July 24th. Don’t miss out, follow the link! ⬇️ www.waterstones.com/book/hard-tr...
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Courageous, investigative journalism is the lifeblood of democracy. We should cherish it… Read my book and bag a bargain ⬇️
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
My book tour Autumn 2026 is taking shape. Can’t wait to meet readers to discuss the state of journalism and democracy… @henleylitfest
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Iwan Rhys Morus @irmorus.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
@stephensackur.bsky.social's Hard Talk was easily one of the best things on BBC News. It asked questions that mattered rather than the usual 'it's all a game really' nonsense.
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Alejandro A. Riera @alejandroariera.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I was so so disappointed when BBC News cancelled his program, one of the few interview programs left where reporters and interviewers came fully prepared to do "battle" with their subjects. Those programs are so rare now.
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
One of the best things about writing a book is discussing it with readers. My book ‘Hard Truth’ is coming soon. Join me at the brilliant bookshop Topping & Co in Bath on 10th November. If you care about the state of journalism and democracy book now! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/...
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Stephen Sackur on Investigations That Shook the World at Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
PERSONAL NEWS! 🗞️ I’m thrilled to be able to share the cover of my soon-to-be-published book… #HARDtruth Thanks to @HeadlinePress1 for supporting a project that seems more important now than ever. Courageous journalism keeps democracy alive
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/10/2025
🎙️Our executive director @suehawley.bsky.social will be talking to @stephensackur.bsky.social on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social at 1.30pm today about the case of Nathan Gill, Reform UK's former leader in Wales, who pleaded guilty to #bribery charges last month. For more on the case, see our article👇
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Nathan Gill bribery case shows real risks of foreign interference - Spotlight on Corruption
Today’s guilty plea in the trial of Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, demonstrates the real risks of foreign interference and corruption in our
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
SOME NEWS 🎤 I’m absolutely delighted to be joining @listentotimesradio.bsky.social as a presenter of ‘The Times at One’. You want an unstuffy, authoritative take on the news? With the occasional bit of hard talk? Tune in….
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Thank you, much appreciated!
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Lovely words, thanks Greg! 🙏
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Arved Gintenreiter @arvedgintenreiter.com · 31/03/2025
Already missing HARDtalk and @stephensackur.bsky.social, one of the best prepared and well read journalists ever. No sucking up to the big and powerful. Especially in these daring times we'd need more of this clarity, not less. Hope to see some kind of continuation on a new platform. #iconsLiveOn
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Reid Dickson @reiddickson.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
What a loss for the BBC; there goes my favorite program. Thanks a ton, Stephen, for everything you and your team have done over the years. Mind-boggling that HARDtalk was cancelled – and at such a turbulent time – but I hope your 'new adventures' include it somehow continuing in a different form.
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Kurt Bassuener @kurtbassuener.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Your final Hardtalk episode was an evocative reminder of the gross error in judgement by the BBC. It's been an invaluable public accountability engine. Thank you for all you've done to make it so. As the US moves into theatrical abuse of power, its cancellation is utterly incomprehensible.
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AdyBee 🐝 @adybee.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Just when we needed you most 😔 #BestWishes
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Nick @gasbirder.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Sorry about that Stephen, hope you go on to great things and we one day get a BBC back to be proud of
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Mogens Paletti @mogenspaghetti.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thank you so much for so many years of the best, most interesting & inspiring interviews available, holding people accountable for their actions & never letting the powerful get away with shallow phrases & excuses. It is a, huge, unforgivable mistake of @bbcworldservice.bsky.social to end Hardtalk.
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Jonrossmac @jonrossmac.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
The BBC wouldn’t recognise quality broadcasting if it was hit over the head with it. Very sorry to hear your going but much looking forward to your new platform.
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Johannes Högl @johoegl.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
So sad but thank you for the excellent and hard talks during all these years!
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I could never match the great Studs Terkel!
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Onye Ajuju @onyeajuju.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Just at the time when the world needs more of your fearless journalism. Thank you for all those years of speaking truth to power.
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ema1gee.bsky.social @ema1gee.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
You will be desperately missed. Thank you for the contributions to understanding the world today. Best wishes going forward.
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Greene & Heaton Literary and Media Agency @greeneandheaton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Great interview with @stephensackur.bsky.social in @theguardian.com ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC
For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
I’ve just recorded my last contribution for the BBC after 39 years. It’ll be on the next edition of From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCRadio4 and @bbcworldservice Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
PERSONAL NEWS 🗞️ I’m thrilled to say I’m writing a book for the great people at @HeadlinePress1 If you care about truth-telling journalism, and the future of democracy I hope you’ll want to read it. More details in link ⬇️ www.thebookseller.com/rights/headl...
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Headline acquires "rallying cry for investigative journalism" from Stephen Sackur
Headline has acquired a "rallying cry for investigative journalism" from BBC journalist Stephen Sackur.
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Wrote this for the Radio Times… I care enormously about the BBC which is why I’m trying to be transparent about why I’m leaving and where I think it’s going wrong www.radiotimes.com/tv/current-a...
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The BBC is making a grave mistake axing HARDtalk, says host Stephen Sackur
"I fear the BBC is throwing away a precious asset at the worst possible time."
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Ms Jones to you @msjonestoyou.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
@stephensackur.bsky.social Just watching tonight's/this morning's HARDtalk and still feeling furious as a licence payer that the show has been cancelled. More than ever, we need journalists holding power to account. Looking forward to your next venture and sending best wishes.
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Rob Smith @onyadon.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
@stephensackur.bsky.social "I don’t think at the very senior levels of the #BBC there is an awareness of just how big a show #HARDtalk is around the world.” So many of us, still shaking our heads in disbelief ... www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC
For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...
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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Top interviewer @stephensackur.bsky.social talks to me about the BBC's decision to end HARDtalk, journalism v 'churnalism' and leaving the BBC www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC
For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...
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Garry Stone @garrystone.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Just a reminder of the fall of the BBC and the Tory lightweight journalists it now prefers - at the same time as ditching their mighty flagship HardTalk programme and the great @stephensackur.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC
For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
BBC management is closing @BBCHARDtalk after three decades holding power to account around the world. Here are some thoughts ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC
For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
It’s true, Trump often gets what gets what he wants, but I have a hunch the Scandinavians in charge of the Nobel Peace Prize aren’t going to be looking in his direction anytime soon… On the upside, there’s always Russia’s highest honour, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle…
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I’m in Delhi to do a series of @BBCHARDtalk interviews which should give clues to India’s political direction in Modi’s third term. BJP Minister, former Chief Justice and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir all coming up! And time to visit some of my favourite Delhi places…
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Just wondering… am I going to get my fix of Leeds United news and gossip on here? 😳
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Stephen Sackur @stephensackur.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
As usual I’m a late-adopter… but Elon’s algorithm has finally done my head in. So here I am. Looking forward to picking up with old friends….and hearing new voices
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