BBCNEWS Behind July 6, 2024
I was at home when i got a phone call from the director of news at the bbc saying thats the queen was gravely ill. He didnt stand on ceremony or offer any small talk clive, how are you . He simply said the queen is gravely ill and can you come in . And i was preparing to fly to italy on a filming trip the next day and i thought. I should go in. I was in the newsnight office because wed had wind, obviously with a note being passed through the house of commons, that something was happening. I know i speak on behalf of the entire house when i say that we send our best wishes to her majesty the qu...