Rick Thompson
Former BBC journalist and foreign news editor who spent decades in broadcast journalism; featured here discussing his life story, career, and family memories.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 33min
My Dad talks about his life [978]
Rick Thompson, former BBC journalist and foreign news editor, shares memories from post-war Britain to a career in broadcast news. He talks about school mischief, musical family influences, Oxford and early journalism training. He revisits hitchhiking Europe, life in Swinging London advertising, family life and reflections on ageing.
