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Michael Buerk talks to Julie Etchingham

My Life in Books: Hay Festival Exclusive

Hay Festival 2026, 

Legendary journalist Michael Buerk reveals the books he kept at his side while travelling the world as a foreign correspondent – and in the years since. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a master storyteller about the writers who both inspired him and brought him comfort during his life and distinguished BBC career. Buerk talks to ITV News presenter Julie Etchingham.

Michael Buerk talks to Julie Etchingham