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The art of the radio interview

11th March 08

CC Club, London

Two of UK radio’s most distinguished interviewers demonstrated the twin arts of conversation and interrogation by interviewing each other.

Radio 5 live’s Simon Mayo and Radio 4’s Mark Lawson discussed the importance of research, how to get the most out of an interviewee on the plugging circuit, how to cope with a reluctant or monosyllabic guest and why relaxation can be more effective than confrontation.