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Scoops

Behind the Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews

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Scoops

By: Sam McAlister
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About this listen

She is the woman who clinched the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew described as ‘a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion'. Sam McAlister is many things beside: the first in her family to go to university; a trained barrister; a single mum; a master of persuasion. In her former BBC colleagues' words, she was the ‘booker extraordinaire', responsible for many of Newsnight's exclusives over the past decade, including Stormy Daniels, Sean Spicer, Brigitte Hoss, Steven Seagal, Mel Greig and Julian Assange.

This is a backstage pass to the most unforgettable journalism of our times.

©2022 Sam McAlister (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Entertainment & Celebrities Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Celebrity Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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From start to finish I could visualise the feeling and the emotion of the scenes, I found it very interesting and I think her voice was wonderful to listen to.

Loved it

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top book, well written and read

if you like news, give it a go.

would be interested in the authors views on BBC movement to partiality.

engaging story and unique perspective

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If you loved the Netflix film, you’ll love this! It’s brilliant read by the author and compelling reading.

Brilliant!

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I’m so happy I found this book. It’s the kind of insight that will help so many up and coming producers understand what’s required and inspire. Well done Sam. Can’t wait to see what you do next 🙌

What an insight

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I have listened to this audio book 3 times! I so enjoyed the content and Sam’s narration. I had no idea the work that goes on behind the scenes and I have a new-found respect for producers everywhere. I particularly enjoyed the prince andrew chapters….explosive stuff! I wish there were more books out there with interview content - it’s short, usually really interesting and captivating.

Really good listening!

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