When One Door Closes

by Peter Sissons

A Liverpool boy and schoolfriend of Paul McCartney, Peter Sissons was a war reporter until a sniper's bullet put an end to that career. Instead he became one of Britain's most distinguished newsreaders, guiding a generation through every momentous event of the past 45 years. In this funny but often poignant memoir, he reveals what he really thinks of global affairs, the state of the media and the workings of the BBC.

Genres: Memoir

337 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Peter George Sissons was an English journalist and broadcaster.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane]

Peter was a newscaster whom I had the privilege of watching during my childhood in the 80s and 90s to my early adulthood in the 00s. This book is quite inspirational in the sense that it gives people from a working class background the chance of fulfilling their future potential. Very honest and forthright about the culture at the BBC and how a journalist should be and that is to be impartial. And finally (as the news pun goes), an enjoyable and very funny account of the life of a now very sadly missed legendary news broadcaster. RIP Peter Sissons x

[Catherine]

An interesting read about what it is like to see some of the most important current affairs events unfolding and the pitfalls of doing so. Sometimes chopping and changing time in the middle of chapters, but the effect is for the whole thing to feel more like a conversation. It works well

[Jean M Hocking :)]

An extremely interesting book, which just confirms my thoughts on the BBC particularly.

Well written and to the point.
Enjoyable and informative about the influence the BBC and ITV have had on our lives in Britain .
Having left the

[Judith G-D]

A lovely book, spoiled by the last chapter (and proven to be outdated).