
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
WHY IS THIS LYING BASTARD EB
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Note to Readers
- Dedication
- Epigraphs
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Margaret & Margo
- 2. Brian & Margaret, Part One
- 3. Brian & Margaret, Part Two
- 4. I Think Paddy Ashdown Hates Me
- 5. Words Don’t Mean What They Mean
- 6. Sian Has Gordon for Breakfast
- 7. If You Build It, They Won’t Come
- 8. You Get Fed Up with the Bullshit
- 9. Difficult Choices
- 10. Brexit in Four Months of Sundays and a Tuesday
- 11. Jeremy in Three Phases
- 12. Nothing Has Changed
- 13. Paragraph 5c
- 14. Gaffe Machine
- 15. After the Clown Show
- Afterword
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- About the Publisher