S3·E49 Joan Bakewell Remembers… Nelson Mandela in Heart of the Matter
Synopsis
Joan Bakewell looks back on what she describes as the greatest moment of her career, her scoop interview with Nelson Mandela as he left prison in 1990. She explains how the interview came about and how they beat news crews to the story - proving that, in this industry, contacts are everything. She describes meeting the man, imprisoned and silenced for 27 years, and how he relished the opportunity to send his message to the world.
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When did Season 3 Episode 49 of Remembers… air?
Season 3, Episode 49 ('Joan Bakewell Remembers… Nelson Mandela in Heart of the Matter') originally aired on October 20, 2024.
How long is Season 3 Episode 49 ('Joan Bakewell Remembers… Nelson Mandela in Heart of the Matter')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 8 minutes.
What happens in Remembers… Season 3 Episode 49?
Joan Bakewell looks back on what she describes as the greatest moment of her career, her scoop interview with Nelson Mandela as he left prison in 1990. She explains how the interview came about and how they beat news crews to the story - proving that, in this industry, contacts are everything. She d...
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