Your chance to quiz Jeremy Paxman

Wednesday 30 November 2016

One of Britain's most celebrated and respected journalists is in the Island and is preparing to be quizzed by Islanders at the Jersey Opera House tonight.

Jeremy Paxman will be talking about his 40 years in broadcasting at a special Jersey Festival of Words event.

The personal appearance by the legendary broadcaster comes within weeks of the publication of his memoirs. His new book ‘A Life In Questions’ is expected to be a bestseller.

Mr Paxman, who is also renowned as an author and historian, will discuss his life and work at the evening, sponsored by law firm Dickinson Gleeson.

Jersey Festival of Words Chairman Jennifer Bridge said: "We are thrilled to be able to present a rare personal appearance by a writer and broadcaster of Jeremy Paxman's stature. His visit is further evidence of the special appeal and reputation the Jersey Festival is developing."

James Gleeson of Dickinson Gleeson said: "Jeremy Paxman has always been a boyhood hero: in his unflinching insistence on straight answers and his uncanny knack of getting to the heart of things. He offers society an ideal model of justice itself in action."

The tickets cost £25 and include a signed copy of his new autobiography. Tickets are selling fast but you can still get them from the Jersey Opera House.