Emily Maitlis, a journalist, has commented that the 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew has highlighted both the effectiveness and shortcomings of journalism. The interview, which was characterised by many as a “car-crash”, documented the prince’s conversation with Maitlis about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a recent interview with the BBC, Maitlis reflected on her experience of interviewing Prince Andrew and the impact it had. Interestingly, she talked about the role of journalism in shedding light on influential figures, while also acknowledging the limitations the profession faces.
The interview in question is considered to have been detrimental to Prince Andrew’s reputation, and was widely shared across various media platforms. However, there were also criticisms that the interview didn’t delve deep enough into the issue at hand, instead focusing on the prince’s personal feelings.
In anticipation of the release of a three-part documentary titled A Very Royal Scandal, which is based on the events surrounding the Prince’s interview, Maitlis has provided the BBC with her insights. It will be interesting to see how the documentary’s portrayal compares with the original interview
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