John Pienaar, former Deputy Political Editor at the BBC, now hosts the "Drive" show and "Pienaar and Friends" on Times Radio. He is a seasoned reporter known for his ability to navigate political discourse. Previously, he presented "Pienaar’s Politics", a weekly round-up on Radio 5Live. His career began at the South London Press, where he covered a range of local stories, including crime, sport, and council issues. He later became an Old Bailey Correspondent and wrote an angling column, despite not being a fisherman. John is familiar to television audiences for his extensive reporting outside 10 Downing Street. In his after-dinner talks, he shares insights from his experiences covering politics and politicians.
In this session, John Pienaar shares his expert insights from his experiences covering politics and politicians over the last 25 years.
