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“Interviews, and hence interviewers, are there to help shed light, and to let viewers judge for themselves. We are not judges, juries, commentators or torturers - nor friends, either.” quote by Andrew Marr
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“Interviews, and hence interviewers, are there to help shed light, and to let viewers judge for themselves. We are not judges, juries, commentators or torturers - nor friends, either.”

Andrew Marr

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Television, 2015

Interviewers should illuminate topics, not judge; they enable audiences to form their own opinions.

In simple terms: Interviewers guide, not judge.

Key Takeaway

Facilitate open dialogue.

Themes

media ethics objectivity

Mood

informative neutral

Type

educational analytical

When to use this quote

  • news programs
  • panel discussions
  • documentaries

Key Concepts

journalism public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps ensure neutrality?
  • How can viewers critically assess presented information?
A Different Perspective

Bias can still seep in unintentionally.

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