373. Sandy Warr

373. Sandy Warr

Author: Global July 1, 2026 Duration: 53:49

Iain Dale interviews broadcast journalist and LBC News presenter Sandy Warr about her time reading the news across various radio stations, some of the personalities she's met across the years - and turning her hand to teaching the next generation of journalists.


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