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Emily Compton

@emily_compton

ex @bbchardtalk . Journalist, producer and someone who gets things done.

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BBC News Africa (@bbcafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's what we know so far on the #libyafloods: - Storms and flooks have killed more than 2,300 people - More than 10,000 people are missing - Port city of Derna was partially flattened after rain caused two dams to collapse - More on our live page: bbc.in/3ZgOCTv

Here's what we know so far on the #libyafloods:
- Storms and flooks have killed more than 2,300 people 
- More than 10,000 people are missing
- Port city of Derna was partially flattened after rain caused two dams to collapse
- More on our live page: bbc.in/3ZgOCTv
Irish Literary Times (@irishlittimes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shane MacGowan on being a bad example to his fans: "I'm a fucking bad example, a very bad one. But I would say that our fans don't need any bad examples to a large extent. They're quite capable of being completely obnoxious degenerates all by themselves. God bless em!"

BBC HARDtalk (@bbchardtalk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you missed Stephen Sackur’s robust exchange with Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia this week, you can catch the podcast here bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

If you missed Stephen Sackur’s robust exchange with Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia this week, you can catch the podcast here

bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…
Andrew Neil (@afneil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is VERY depressing news indeed. Sorry to hear this Stephen. The BBC seems determined to give up so much of what makes it special and to do more of what everybody else does.

Matt Frei (@mattfrei) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stephen Sackur BBC HARDtalk Why close Hardtalk? It can’t be v expensive telly. It is respected around the world. Stephen Sackur has been a brilliant presenter. It is one of the BBC’s global brands. Puzzled.

Mick Palmer (@mickpalmertcmag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stephen Sackur BBC HARDtalk Gobsmacked. As a regular listener/viewer, I just don't get it. There are many other shows - even ones I love - that should be shoved before this. HARDtalk should be the show that turns the lights off if the BBC - not just news - ever closes. Last one out. It is that important.

CITE (@citezw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The BBC is reportedly set to axe its investigative journalism program #HardTalk after nearly 30 years on air. The show was renowned for its hard-hitting interviews that held world leaders and politicians accountable, including notable figures such as former Zim President the late

Suzanne Kianpour (@kianpourworld) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Color me shocked that BBC News has cancelled the only show left that has name recognition around the world, BBC HARDtalk - so much so that even as a now ex BBC journalist building a startup, I’ve had CEOs pull out of interviews for fear of getting “the HardTalk” treatment 😂 One

Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the world of news and media takes in the announcement today that BBC’s BBC HARDtalk is being shut down after 30 years, I share this vintage Robert Mugabe HARDtalk interview from 1997. Mugabe said at the time that dictatorships, like the one he later ran and the current one in

Gerard Lyons (@drgerardlyons) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A strange decision. Soft power matters globally & BBC world service & its flagship current affairs programme epitomise that. I was honoured to be interviewed on BBC HARDtalk by Stephen Sackur & the feedback I received highlighted to me the programme’s global reach. A sad loss.

Emily Compton (@emily_compton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amber Heard speaks out about Blake Lively's Justin Baldoni claims as celebs pick sides in viral feud via dailym.ai/iosk mol.im/a/14221559

Stephen Sackur (@stephensackur) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BBC management is closing ⁦BBC HARDtalk⁩ after three decades holding power to account around the world. Here are some thoughts ⬇️ ‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC theguardian.com/media/2025/mar…

BBC HARDtalk (@bbchardtalk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

28/28 At the end of an interview with Stephen Sackur in 2023, the acclaimed musician Baaba Maal played us out Thank you all for watching and listening. It has been an honour and a privilege to make this show for you Best wishes from the HARDtalk team