Stephen Sackur
Stephen Sackur is a seasoned British journalist and television presenter, best known for hosting the BBC's international interview program HARDtalk for nearly two decades. Born in 1961 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Sackur began his career at the BBC in 1986, eventually becoming a foreign correspondent covering major global events. His interviewing style is characterized by a forensic approach that holds powerful figures accountable, often leaving them squirming under his scrutiny. Despite the show's high popularity, it was recently announced that HARDtalk would be discontinued, a decision Sackur publicly criticized, expressing his disappointment over what he sees as a loss for serious journalism at the BBC.
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Stephen Sackur was impressed by Nikolai Tangen's description of the Fund as the world's leading sustainability exponent during a BBC interview.
Hva skal Norge gjøre med Oljefondet i en ny geopolitisk virkelighet?
Norway· 2026-01-27
Stephen Sackur questioned the Romanian Foreign Minister about the need for transparency regarding military aid to Ukraine.
Abandonarea românilor. Unde a eșuat România în comunicarea strategică pe Ucraina
Romania· 2025-07-31
Stephen Sackur discusses Romania's consistent refusals to publicize its aid to Ukraine.
Nu suntem Polonia! Probleme ale comunicării strategice a României în contextul Războiului din UcrainaRomania· 2025-07-09
Stephen Sackur is a journalist who questioned the Romanian Foreign Minister about military aid to Ukraine.
„Privind înapoi cu mânie!” Probleme ale comunicării strategice a României în contextul Războiului din UcrainaRomania· 2025-07-02
Stephen Sackur has described the cancellation of his own programme as 'depressing news' for all who believe in the importance of independent journalism.
PETER YOUNG: Peace in Ukraine remains elusive
Bahamas· 2025-03-25
Stephen Sackur is a BBC journalist and the presenter of HARDtalk, who is facing redundancy after the show's cancellation.
‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC | BBC
United Kingdom· 2025-03-24
