1,100 signatures written… signed first editions of ‘Hard Truth’ on their way. Worth a sore wrist? Absolutely!

NEWSFLASH! My book ‘Hard Truth’ is now available to pre-order… and there’s a 25% discount until July 24th. Don’t miss out, follow the link! ⬇️ www.waterstones.com/book/hard-tr...

Courageous, investigative journalism is the lifeblood of democracy. We should cherish it… Read my book and bag a bargain ⬇️

My book tour Autumn 2026 is taking shape. Can’t wait to meet readers to discuss the state of journalism and democracy… @henleylitfest

@stephensackur.bsky.social's Hard Talk was easily one of the best things on BBC News. It asked questions that mattered rather than the usual 'it's all a game really' nonsense.

Stephen Sackur@stephensackur.bsky.social · 4w ago

One of the best things about writing a book is discussing it with readers. My book ‘Hard Truth’ is coming soon. Join me at the brilliant bookshop Topping & Co in Bath on 10th November. If you care about the state of journalism and democracy book now! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/...

I was so so disappointed when BBC News cancelled his program, one of the few interview programs left where reporters and interviewers came fully prepared to do "battle" with their subjects. Those programs are so rare now.

Stephen Sackur@stephensackur.bsky.social · 4w ago

One of the best things about writing a book is discussing it with readers. My book ‘Hard Truth’ is coming soon. Join me at the brilliant bookshop Topping & Co in Bath on 10th November. If you care about the state of journalism and democracy book now! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/...

One of the best things about writing a book is discussing it with readers. My book ‘Hard Truth’ is coming soon. Join me at the brilliant bookshop Topping & Co in Bath on 10th November. If you care about the state of journalism and democracy book now! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/...

Stephen Sackur on Investigations That Shook the World at Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath

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PERSONAL NEWS! 🗞️ I’m thrilled to be able to share the cover of my soon-to-be-published book… #HARDtruth Thanks to @HeadlinePress1 for supporting a project that seems more important now than ever. Courageous journalism keeps democracy alive

🎙️Our executive director @suehawley.bsky.social will be talking to @stephensackur.bsky.social on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social at 1.30pm today about the case of Nathan Gill, Reform UK's former leader in Wales, who pleaded guilty to #bribery charges last month. For more on the case, see our article👇

Nathan Gill bribery case shows real risks of foreign interference - Spotlight on Corruption

Today’s guilty plea in the trial of Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, demonstrates the real risks of foreign interference and corruption in our

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@stephensackur.bsky.social Thank you for tackling the subject of Reform, Nathan Gill and Russian interference in our democracy with Christopher Steele. The first time I've heard this subject talked about on any broadcast media.

SOME NEWS 🎤 I’m absolutely delighted to be joining @listentotimesradio.bsky.social as a presenter of ‘The Times at One’. You want an unstuffy, authoritative take on the news? With the occasional bit of hard talk? Tune in….

Thank you, much appreciated!

@jesukemang.bsky.social · last yr.

What a legend you are. I've been watching Hardtalk since I was a teenager during the days of Tim Sebastian. What a brilliant show it's been over the years! We're eager to see you grilling people again, Stephen. Good luck with your future endeavours! 🙌🙏😁

Lovely words, thanks Greg! 🙏

Greg Radford@happyaust.bsky.social · last yr.

My podcast list just won't be the same without HARDtalk @stephensackur.bsky.social all the way from Australia I looked forward to the next episode with delight. The quality interviews without letting them get away from answering the hard questions. Thank you.

Already missing HARDtalk and @stephensackur.bsky.social, one of the best prepared and well read journalists ever. No sucking up to the big and powerful. Especially in these daring times we'd need more of this clarity, not less. Hope to see some kind of continuation on a new platform. #iconsLiveOn

What a loss for the BBC; there goes my favorite program. Thanks a ton, Stephen, for everything you and your team have done over the years. Mind-boggling that HARDtalk was cancelled – and at such a turbulent time – but I hope your 'new adventures' include it somehow continuing in a different form.

Your final Hardtalk episode was an evocative reminder of the gross error in judgement by the BBC. It's been an invaluable public accountability engine. Thank you for all you've done to make it so. As the US moves into theatrical abuse of power, its cancellation is utterly incomprehensible.

Just when we needed you most 😔 #BestWishes

Stephen Sackur@stephensackur.bsky.social · last yr.

I’ve just recorded my last contribution for the BBC after 39 years. It’ll be on the next edition of From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCRadio4 and @bbcworldservice Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’

Sorry about that Stephen, hope you go on to great things and we one day get a BBC back to be proud of

Thank you so much for so many years of the best, most interesting & inspiring interviews available, holding people accountable for their actions & never letting the powerful get away with shallow phrases & excuses. It is a, huge, unforgivable mistake of @bbcworldservice.bsky.social to end Hardtalk.

The BBC wouldn’t recognise quality broadcasting if it was hit over the head with it. Very sorry to hear your going but much looking forward to your new platform.

So sad but thank you for the excellent and hard talks during all these years!

I could never match the great Studs Terkel!

Dr Dr Dr Alfred Prunesquallor, PhD, JD, TLA (Time Lord Academy)@drprunesquallor.bsky.social · last yr.

@stephensackur.bsky.social Incredible that HARDtalk is b being canceled. Whatever you do next will put this BBC decision to shame. I've wanted to ask you this for years: when you took your leave of Studs Terkel, he said: :"You're a good interviewer, Stephen." Did you feel the torch was being passed?

Just at the time when the world needs more of your fearless journalism. Thank you for all those years of speaking truth to power.

You will be desperately missed. Thank you for the contributions to understanding the world today. Best wishes going forward.

Great interview with @stephensackur.bsky.social in @theguardian.com ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...

‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC

For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...

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I’ve just recorded my last contribution for the BBC after 39 years. It’ll be on the next edition of From Our Own Correspondent on @BBCRadio4 and @bbcworldservice Now onward to new adventures… As my hero Marcelo Bielsa might say, ‘Vamos Carajo!’

PERSONAL NEWS 🗞️ I’m thrilled to say I’m writing a book for the great people at @HeadlinePress1 If you care about truth-telling journalism, and the future of democracy I hope you’ll want to read it. More details in link ⬇️ www.thebookseller.com/rights/headl...

Headline acquires "rallying cry for investigative journalism" from Stephen Sackur

Headline has acquired a "rallying cry for investigative journalism" from BBC journalist Stephen Sackur.

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Wrote this for the Radio Times… I care enormously about the BBC which is why I’m trying to be transparent about why I’m leaving and where I think it’s going wrong www.radiotimes.com/tv/current-a...

The BBC is making a grave mistake axing HARDtalk, says host Stephen Sackur

"I fear the BBC is throwing away a precious asset at the worst possible time."

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@stephensackur.bsky.social Just watching tonight's/this morning's HARDtalk and still feeling furious as a licence payer that the show has been cancelled. More than ever, we need journalists holding power to account. Looking forward to your next venture and sending best wishes.

@stephensackur.bsky.social "I don’t think at the very senior levels of the #BBC there is an awareness of just how big a show #HARDtalk is around the world.” So many of us, still shaking our heads in disbelief ... www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...

‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC

For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll...

theguardian.com