The Winners 2012 > Best Interview
Eddie Mair interviews Julie Nicholson
Eddie Mair - Presenter
Joanna Carr - Editor
BBC Radio 4
What the Judges Said
"Riveting, sensitive, poignant and memorable. Well researched and structured, Mair's gentle questioning brings out the best in his subject and he establishes a powerful emotional connection. A classic of its kind - Mair at his best.
"Jeremy Vine interviews Helena Tym
Jeremy Vine - Presenter
Jill Misson - Producer
John Hemingway - Assistant Producer
Philip Jones - Executive Producer
BBC Radio 2
What the Judges Said
"A simple but effective programme format, Vine draws out the interviewee beautifully so she creates a well-rounded, funny and touching portrait of her son. Mesmerising and fascinating.
"Victoria Derbyshire interviews Ken Clarke
Victoria Derbyshire - Presenter
Louisa Compton - Editor
The Victoria Derbyshire Production Team -
BBC News for BBC Radio 5 live
What the Judges Said
"An electrifying, newsmaking and quotable topical news interview. Well researched, forensic questioning, suitably firm and robust interviewing. Persistent without being aggressive.
"Andrew Peach interviews Anne Diamond
Andrew Peach - Presenter
John Hudson - Producer
Duncan McLarty - Editor
BBC Radio Berkshire
What the Judges Said
"A powerful, gripping interview on the sensitive and moving subject of cot death. Memorable and mesmerising.
"Mark Lawson interviews Ricky Gervais
Mark Lawson - Presenter, Front Row, BBC Radio 4
Claire Bartleet and Front Row team - Assistant producer / production team
John Goudie - Editor
BBC Radio Arts for BBC Radio 4
What the Judges Said
"A good challenging interview which forces Gervais to reflect out loud for the listener and brings out his analytical, serious side. Very much a conversation - both seem to forget it's an interview.
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