Rob Burley
@robburl.bsky.social
Author, journalist, Times Radio Ex-BBC, got PD. LFC. C4 Drama “Brian & Maggie" based on Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying To Me? Agent: Jack Fogg at http://www.dunnfogg.co.uk available on x @robburl - I will endeavour to follow back
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Great, typically honest, piece by @robburl.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Great, typically honest, piece by @robburl.bsky.social
Jones is one of the few frontline politicians who knows how to speak.
July 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jones is one of the few frontline politicians who knows how to speak.
Also features inadvertent Phil Oakey hair. . .
Debut @GBNEWS with Marr paper review titan @CamillaTominey - I booked her on my shows because she’s clever, funny and doesn’t take herself too seriously. Great to see her, turn the tables and push back press hysteria about them boats. www.youtube.com/live/hqVDQng...
The Camilla Tominey Show | Sunday 12th July
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July 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Also features inadvertent Phil Oakey hair. . .
Debut @GBNEWS with Marr paper review titan @CamillaTominey - I booked her on my shows because she’s clever, funny and doesn’t take herself too seriously. Great to see her, turn the tables and push back press hysteria about them boats. www.youtube.com/live/hqVDQng...
The Camilla Tominey Show | Sunday 12th July
YouTube video by GBNews
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July 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Debut @GBNEWS with Marr paper review titan @CamillaTominey - I booked her on my shows because she’s clever, funny and doesn’t take herself too seriously. Great to see her, turn the tables and push back press hysteria about them boats. www.youtube.com/live/hqVDQng...
Anothe Lovely Blue Sky Bastard Verdict ⬇️👍🙏
@robburl.bsky.social hi, just finished “Why is this lying”… excellent stuff: I’d recommend it to everyone.
My thoughts:
It made me nostalgic for the Weekend World days
The Electoral Commission should insist on election time TV interviews for all
I’m sorry about the last chapter, hope all goes well.
My thoughts:
It made me nostalgic for the Weekend World days
The Electoral Commission should insist on election time TV interviews for all
I’m sorry about the last chapter, hope all goes well.
June 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Anothe Lovely Blue Sky Bastard Verdict ⬇️👍🙏
Andrew Neil says the Starmer Government are the most dishonest. Discuss. But only after reading my book please! The inside story on political lying and how Neil, Marr, Maitlis and co challenged and exposed it. Includes jokes! 22,000 copies sold so far! amazon.co.uk/Why-This-Lying…
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May 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Andrew Neil says the Starmer Government are the most dishonest. Discuss. But only after reading my book please! The inside story on political lying and how Neil, Marr, Maitlis and co challenged and exposed it. Includes jokes! 22,000 copies sold so far! amazon.co.uk/Why-This-Lying…
Another Lovely Bastard Review’👍🙏⬇️
Just finished listening to the audio book of @robburl.bsky.social ‘s “Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying To Me?” Absolutely fantastic book, well worth a read / listen if you’re interested in politics and media.
May 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Another Lovely Bastard Review’👍🙏⬇️
Another Lovely Bastard Verdict! ⬇️👍🙏
@robburl.bsky.social Hey Rob. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Audible version of ‘Why is this Lying Bastard Lying to Me?’ It’s a truly fascinating account of the history and importance of the big political TV interview — and you do a pretty good Cookie Monster voice too.
May 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Another Lovely Bastard Verdict! ⬇️👍🙏
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This week’s #StrongMessageHere is up on all podfarms. We discuss the plight of the TV interview, with special guest @robburl.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This week’s #StrongMessageHere is up on all podfarms. We discuss the plight of the TV interview, with special guest @robburl.bsky.social
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Today we had @robburl.bsky.social joining us on Strong Message Here to explain what politicians mean when they claim something is a "gotcha question".
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Strong Message Here - How Much is a Pint of Milk? (with Rob Burley) - BBC Sounds
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis talk gotchas, and political interviews with Rob Burley.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today we had @robburl.bsky.social joining us on Strong Message Here to explain what politicians mean when they claim something is a "gotcha question".
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Coming up at 945 this morning on the actual Radio 4,
I talk about political interviews and “gotcha” questions with @helenlewis.bsky.social and @aiannucci.bsky.social - bumper, long-form version available as pod. Enjoy!
I talk about political interviews and “gotcha” questions with @helenlewis.bsky.social and @aiannucci.bsky.social - bumper, long-form version available as pod. Enjoy!
April 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Coming up at 945 this morning on the actual Radio 4,
I talk about political interviews and “gotcha” questions with @helenlewis.bsky.social and @aiannucci.bsky.social - bumper, long-form version available as pod. Enjoy!
I talk about political interviews and “gotcha” questions with @helenlewis.bsky.social and @aiannucci.bsky.social - bumper, long-form version available as pod. Enjoy!
Apart from all the other stupid things in your post, I left Newsnight in Jan 2015 months before Corbyn became leader
March 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Apart from all the other stupid things in your post, I left Newsnight in Jan 2015 months before Corbyn became leader
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I'm reading the Rob Burley book, which sent me to dig out this absolute classic. Apparently they were already arguing before they got in the studio about "who had the biggest balls". 🥎😆
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Will Self vs Mark Francois stare off
Hilarious stare-off on live TV, author Will Self versus Brexiter Conservative MP Marc Francois. The stare-off was sparked by Will Self declaring his suspicio...
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February 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM
I'm reading the Rob Burley book, which sent me to dig out this absolute classic. Apparently they were already arguing before they got in the studio about "who had the biggest balls". 🥎😆
youtu.be/AOWzwv36GKU?...
youtu.be/AOWzwv36GKU?...
Green sky for BlueSky
February 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Green sky for BlueSky
Me and Nicky Campbell talk to Jim Irvin about lost classic albums - I choose the third Orange Juice album because it’s brilliant. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
Orange Juice, George Harrison and McGuinness Flint with Rob Burley & Nicky Campbell.
Podcast Episode · You're Not On The List · 16/02/2025 · 1h 48m
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February 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Me and Nicky Campbell talk to Jim Irvin about lost classic albums - I choose the third Orange Juice album because it’s brilliant. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
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Watch this episode of #JustTheFacts w me & @robburl.bsky.social, a British political interview expert who shares ideas &, based on his book covering Thatcher's career-ending interview, tells us what she'd think about Trump.
WATCH FULL EPISODE:
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WATCH FULL EPISODE:
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What Margaret Thatcher Would Say About Trump – A Journalist’s Take
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February 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Watch this episode of #JustTheFacts w me & @robburl.bsky.social, a British political interview expert who shares ideas &, based on his book covering Thatcher's career-ending interview, tells us what she'd think about Trump.
WATCH FULL EPISODE:
youtu.be/cKZyXto7-Ig
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WATCH FULL EPISODE:
youtu.be/cKZyXto7-Ig
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Another Lovely Blue Sky Bastard Verdict with added Brian & Maggie! ⬇️🙏👍 Thank you Steve!
@robburl.bsky.social just wanted to say that I loved your book WITLBLTM, and thought that Brian & Maggie really did it justice. Fantastic performances, and the overall message rammed home about the sad decline in long form interviews. Bravo!
February 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Another Lovely Blue Sky Bastard Verdict with added Brian & Maggie! ⬇️🙏👍 Thank you Steve!
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As is @robburl.bsky.social's book, the first 3 chapters on which it is based amzn.eu/d/2aMyutU
Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?: Searching for the Truth on Political TV: Now a major Channel 4 drama, Brian and Maggie
Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?: Searching for the Truth on Political TV: Now a major Channel 4 drama, Brian and Maggie eBook : Burley, Rob: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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February 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As is @robburl.bsky.social's book, the first 3 chapters on which it is based amzn.eu/d/2aMyutU