BBC journalist Fergal Keane is leaving the BBC after 37 years at the corporation.
During his time at the BBC, Fergal has become one of the most recognisable and respected voices in world affairs. He has covered stories ranging from South Africa’s transition to democracy, the handover of Hong Kong and the horror of the Rwandan genocide.
More recently, his reporting on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza demonstrated his ability to connect with audiences, powerfully and compassionately telling the stories of the people and places impacted by war and destruction.
Fergal’s work, both in News and Current Affairs, has been recognised with RTS Awards, a BAFTA, an EMMY and the George Orwell Prize. He has also highlighted the effects of PTSD through his own experiences, fronting an acclaimed BBC documentary.
Fergal Keane says: “I leave with a natural degree of sadness but with immense gratitude to the organisation and the people I have been privileged to work alongside. The BBC remains the greatest public service broadcaster anywhere in the world. To go when I still have the drive and curiosity for fresh challenges was always my plan.”
Richard Burgess, Director of News Content for the BBC, said, “Fergal’s career has been defined by the quality of his journalism and storytelling, as well as the humanity and empathy which has imbued all his reporting. Beyond his professional achievements, Fergal is clever, kind and generous, as well as thoughtful and witty. We will miss him as a valued colleague.”
Fergal is completing his first novel and working on a new work of non-fiction. He plans to create longform content in film and audio, and continue his association with the BBC.
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