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How Good Is Frank Gardner!
Posted by Steerpike on 7 February 2010 - 10:13pm.
Frank has just been on the news, reporting from Afghanistan. Every time I see him I am reminded of how expert, professional and unflappable he is. He avoids the hyperbole and grandstanding of so many journalists and is one of the last bastions standing against the slide to the cult of the 'personality' presenter.
When one considers the personal trauma he survived when left for dead by militants in Saudi Arabia his continuing presence on our screens is to be treasured.
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Frank Gardner
Seconded
And thirded
He clearly explains where other people can't or won't.
With you
I like that he is erudite and has excellent pronounciation. Compare him to other "experts" in their own field - Robert Peston springs to mind. Peston and his ilk think that their vocal tics and mannerisms enhance their broadcasts. They don't.
Saw him do an after dinner speech last year.
He was excellent - very informative and interesting and maintains a level of neutrality that is so rare in modern journalism.