Tim Sebastian is best known as the former presenter of the BBC's internationally acclaimed flagship interview programme, HARDtalk. He has spent the last seven years travelling the world for HARDtalk, interviewing the world's newsmakers and personalities - from presidents, prime ministers and kings to authors, actors and musicians. More recently he was Chairman of the widely publicised Doha Debates in Qatar.

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In detail

Tim holds a BA Honours degree in modern languages from Oxford University. Based in Warsaw from 1979, he became the BBC's Europe Correspondent in 1982. Two years later, as the BBC's correspondent he went to Moscow, where he stayed until 1985 before moving to Washington, where he was based until 1989. In 1982, he was awarded the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Richard Dimbleby Award. In 2000 and 2001 he won Britain's prestigious Royal Television Society Interviewer of the Year award.

What he offers you

With a wealth of knowledge of current and world affairs and having met and interviewed thousands of people, few are better qualified than Tim Sebastian to talk in depth and knowledgeably about the current economic and political landscape. Tim is also an excellent host and his skills as a conference moderator are unparalleled.

How he presents

A meticulous interviewer, speaker and moderator Tim is renowned for his in depth preparation, relaxed style and professional approach.

Languages

He presents in English and also speaks Russian and German.

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