Rod Liddle

Rod Liddle is a journalist, broadcaster, author and commentator with decades of experience across print, radio and television. Best known as Associate Editor of The Spectator and former editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Rod is a popular speaker, facilitator and host, bringing audiences sharp insight into politics, media and public life with humour and candour.

During his five years editing Today, Rod helped oversee one of the UK’s most influential broadcast programmes, driving record audience figures of more than seven million listeners a week while maintaining its place at the centre of national political debate. Under his leadership, the programme became known for its investigative journalism, agenda-setting interviews and major political coverage.

Alongside his broadcasting career, Rod has built a successful reputation as a journalist and columnist. In addition to writing his popular Liddle Britain column for The Spectator, he has contributed to publications including The Sunday Times, Country Life and The Guardian, offering commentary on politics, culture and current affairs.

A familiar face and voice across British media, Rod has appeared on programmes including Question Time, Have I Got News For You, The Andrew Marr Show, Newsnight Review, Daily Politics and The Wright Stuff, while also presenting documentaries and political discussion programmes for television and radio.

Known for his intelligent analysis, dry humour and insider understanding of politics and broadcasting, Rod is an engaging after-dinner speaker, conference facilitator and host. Drawing on years spent at the heart of journalism, media and political debate, he offers entertaining, thought-provoking and often humorous reflections on the stories, personalities and events shaping modern Britain.

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