Joanna Gosling: When the headlines hit home and news gets personal
Legends of News
Friday, 13 June 2025 - 46 minutes
Joanna Gosling spent more than 30 years reporting the biggest stories of our time—but it was the quiet, human moments that finally got to her.In this episode, Joanna joins Dermot Murnaghan to reflect on the emotional toll of live news, the stories that stayed with her, and what it means when the person behind the headlines can no longer stay detached.From her first newsroom job with no experience to becoming one of the BBC’s most recognisable faces, Joanna shares how she built a career without shortcuts—and what finally made her walk away during the BBC’s painful news channel merger.In this episode, Joanna explains:• How she got her start in radio with no experience, no contacts, and a lot of persistence• Why she couldn’t hold it together when Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was finally released• The pressure female broadcasters still face over appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Subscribe to this podcast
Listen on the Go
Listen on the go or at home with our free smart phone app for iOS and Android devices!
OnAir Today
-
Sue Sweeney7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sue is live across the County in conversation with you.
-
60's on Sunday with Chris Coxon9:00pm - 10:00pm
Another chance to hear 60's on Sunday from the weekend.
-
Just Great Music10:00pm - 11:00pm
Another chance to hear The 80's Mixtape from Saturday Night
-
Durham After Dark11:00pm - 4:00am
Relaxing music and laid back chat. Ease into the night with North East conversation and soft night time tunes.