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Peter is an old friend of mine from Liverpool. While I found my way into a notorious music group, he went on to university and greater things ! It was not long before he had a very successful career in television and though both of us have led fairly hectic lives, we still keep in touch. His memoirs are a must-read. --Sir Paul McCartney
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
An ever-revealing, funny and trenchant book from one of the finest TV journalists of his generation --Andrew Neil
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After a 45-year career spanning the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, Peter Sissons is more qualified to comment than most on the state of British media, current affairs and the world at large. Whe One Door Closes is a hugely entertaining account of the distinguished and popular career of one of television s best-known anchors. Funny, hard hitting, and savage where his feelings are strongest, Sissons has seen both the BBC and commercial television at their best and their worst, and has original and highly readable views on what he has encountered.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fascinating insight in to the back-biting and bitchy BBC, showing how (mostly) it is run by an 'elite hierarchy' unwilling to change with the times or welcome fresh ideas for fear of their position on the greasy pole. I should think Mr Sissons still regrets his move from Channel 4. Not the best book I have ever read but still worth reading as it makes you realise how management top-heavy the BBC is.
37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you like politics and current affairs then this book has to be essential reading. The memoirs of Peter Sissons provide a unique incite into broadcast news and current affairs. He has left no stone unturned in his forensic account of life as a journalist at ITN and the BBC and there's no going back to the BBC after this book - I would say all bridges have been well and truly burned.
Left wingers should be overjoyed to hear what an influential ally they have in the BBC but I suspect most will cringing at been rumbled by the woeful tales of bias, political spin, eco-zealotry, anti-human, anti-Jewish, pro-big government/big tax/big legislation, anti-freedom propaganda been spewed forth from the BBC. It's worth noting that the traits Sissons refers to of the BBC in this book, go against the BBC's remit as the licence fee funded state broadcaster and is sure to send sock-waves throughout the organisation.
The humour in the book comes from the stories and situations as they unfolded rather than the author literary style and I have to say I was howling with laughter and disbelief throughout. I am very grateful to Peter Sissons for his brave account of life on the front line of news. Excellent read.
Left wingers should be overjoyed to hear what an influential ally they have in the BBC but I suspect most will cringing at been rumbled by the woeful tales of bias, political spin, eco-zealotry, anti-human, anti-Jewish, pro-big government/big tax/big legislation, anti-freedom propaganda been spewed forth from the BBC. It's worth noting that the traits Sissons refers to of the BBC in this book, go against the BBC's remit as the licence fee funded state broadcaster and is sure to send sock-waves throughout the organisation.
The humour in the book comes from the stories and situations as they unfolded rather than the author literary style and I have to say I was howling with laughter and disbelief throughout. I am very grateful to Peter Sissons for his brave account of life on the front line of news. Excellent read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I recently saw Peter Sissons giving a talk about this book. He is an honest and unbiased man. He says what he thinks. In answer to the other reviewer: Peter went on to explain, in the talk, that he is a friend of the BBC; however, sometimes it needs a friend to tell you where you are going wrong. We all love the BBC, but it is right for it to be criticised: otherwise it would be unaccountable to anyone.
An excellent and insightful book from an interesting and intelligent man; I thoroughly recommend it.
An excellent and insightful book from an interesting and intelligent man; I thoroughly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent book, and this edition has been updated
This is a superb book, anyone who is interested in media and journalism should read it.
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Published 1 month ago by S. Mcintosh
Radiates integrity, a page turner which should disturb all TV viewers
Recommended by Sir Paul McCartney as a 'must read,' this crisply written book is an important contribution to understanding how TV delivers the 'news. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alan Williams
interesting book on past events and an insight into the world of...
I found this interesting, reading about political events that I remember from the 70's, also seeing what it's like in the world of TV journalists. Read more
Published 10 months ago by norman de plume
An inspiring book
Somehow Peter Sissons was born with a lucky gene. At school with the Beatles and Jimmy Tarbuck and supported by great teachers that saw his potential and took him from a rough... Read more
Published 13 months ago by John C. Graham
Petere Sissons book review
A really good read. I've never thought much about the people who present the news as individuals before, except to be glad I wasn't in some of the places they were. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. S. J. Matthews
TOTAL HYPOCRITE! DON'T BOTHER BUYING UNLESS YOU LIKE SELL OUTS....
What a total farce this book is! Peter Sissons is such a hypocrite. Not only selling his story to the god awful Daily Mail, but having the audacity to bleat on, page after page,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Puzzler
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