Jonathan Dimbleby Quotes & Sayings

“Food is about communal togetherness. Our family does sit at the table. I think it's a great tragedy if a family doesn't have a table, as there is such an atmosphere of good will and warmth when we have eight people sitting around it.”

“The BBC has the obligation to think big. And at the moment, that clarion call sounds an uncertain note to me.”

“That test should not be about ratings. What should weigh is the knowledge that a public broadcaster delivers programmes that matter.”

“The BBC produces wonderful programmes; it also produces a load of old rubbish.”

“I deplore the loss of arts on BBC One and Two.”

“I ought to rejoice in the fact that our principal rival has died, but I don't.”

“The long, forensic interview really matters.”

“The moment seemed right to me for a full and, if possible, authoritative portrait of the life and character of the Prince of Wales.”

“Over the last two years, I have been able to comb through The Prince's archives. I have been free to read his journals, diaries and many thousands of the letters.”

“Anyone who thinks that you become a journalist or broadcaster in order to be a wallflower needs to think again.”