A stand out entry in a category where more than a dozen brilliant interviews deserved an award. Avoiding confrontation, Fergal Kean gently but persistently built a case for the prosecution and his painstaking forensic interrogation brought more out of the interviewee than she had intended to give. A superb example of the art and craft of the radio interviewer.
Allison Ferns conducted a moving interview with George, who was gently coaxed into sharing his remarkable story. The judges felt that there was a great deal of careful preparation made for the interview and that Allison had built impressive trust with George. The interview also conjured strong visual images and had cultural significance.
This was an impressive interview of Jonathan Aitken by Tis, a prisoner at HMP Brixton. The straightforward, unconditional questioning was well structured, eliciting a revealing and enthralling account of Mr Aitkens prison experience.
This entry captured a mood and moment brilliantly. It was perfect for its local target audience but more importantly it had perfect timing just after Reading FCs relegation. Andrew Peach allowed Captain Graeme Murty to tell the story, giving him space for reflection and raw emotion, without sentiment.
Eddie Mair changed what could have been just another interview with Ken Livingston into an insightful, amusing and compelling listen. His searching but courteous style made sure that this was an interview to remember.