#JohnHumphrys
The veteran BBC radio journalist John Humphrys hung up his headphones for good Thursday morning after 32 years of hosting the “Today” morning program on BBC Radio 4 in the UK.
In his final show, the 72-year-old host complained that top politicians were now shying away from tough scrutiny by broadcasters. His final show featured interviews with two former British prime ministers: Tony Blair and David Cameron. Both paid a tribute of sorts to Humphrys by expressing their exasperation with (and respect for) his combative interviewing style. Blair said: “Despite all the tussles we have had over the years, I respect the fact that you are good at your job, and you are on top of the written and directed by Ahmed Elattar. The show highlights the interaction of Arab families, especially the treatment of Arab women and children in greater society.
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Bahrain National Museum is showcasing five decades of Bahraini art through acquisitions it has made since its opening in 1988. The “Art Collection” facts. And the fact that I worry about doing an interview with you is a tribute to you, not criticism. But sometimes interviewers can be too aggressive.” Cameron added warm words about the record of the journalist: “Thank you for 32 years of striking fear into politicians like me every morning and asking us questions that we don’t always want to answer. Calling us to account is an amazing record. (Journalist Walter) Bagehot talked about the dignified and the efficient part of the constitution. He didn’t tell us about the painful but necessary parts. I guess that’s where you come in.”
On Twitter, Welsh journalist @sianwilliams100 said: “Throwing my #JohnHumphrys anecdote in — I attempted to produce him during the 1992 general election campaign. I would say ‘make it short John, we are coming up to the pips.’ And he would shoot me a withering glare and ignore me. Terrifying and also rather brilliant.” includes works by Bahraini artists and pioneers — from photographs to sculptures.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi is hosting an exhibition featuring more than 80 paintings, sculptures, and photographs from 40 of the most significant artists of the period referred to as “School of Paris.” The artists include Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Amedeo Modigliani.