Jonathan Dimbleby

“I'm a great believer in the importance of public service broadcasting.”

“I think it is very important for journalists to be sceptical, but not cynical.”

“The BBC is the greatest cultural institution this country has ever created.”

“I think royalty has to change in order to survive.”

“To be a journalist is to have a ringside seat on history.”

“There's no point in being a broadcaster if you can't be yourself.”

“The monarchy is a part of the constitution. It's not the personal property of the family.”

“History is not a morality tale, it's a series of events from which you can draw lessons.”

“I think the role of the monarchy is to represent the nation to itself.”

“I have always been interested in power and the abuse of power.”