When Emily Maitlis sat down to question then-Prince Andrew about his links to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, few could have predicted she would walk away with the scoop of the century.

The interview on the BBC’s Newsnight became one of the most explosive moments in modern media and a masterclass in calm, forensic questioning that reshaped the global conversation around power and accountability.

In this chat with Sacha Barbour Gatt, Emily reflects on the decades of reporting that led that night, the meticulous planning behind the scenes and the unexpected message she received from a close friend of the King just weeks after it aired.

Tickets for Emily Maitlis live in Australia. Emily Maitlis appears at the MCEC presented by The Wheeler Centre on 5 March and at the All About Women festival in Sydney on 8 March.

Weekend list with Helen Smith
Listener Marc TO WATCH: Fleabag on Amazon Prime
TO READ: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
TO WATCH: Frankenstein on Netflix
TO EAT: Dumpling Lasagna 

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When Emily Maitlis sat down to question then-Prince Andrew about his links to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, few could have predicted she would walk away with the scoop of the century.
The interview on the BBC&rsquo;s Newsnight became one of the most explosive moments in modern media and a masterclass in calm, forensic questioning that reshaped the global conversation around power and accountability.
In this chat with Sacha Barbour Gatt, Emily reflects on the decades of reporting that led that night, the meticulous planning behind the scenes and the unexpected message she received from a close friend of the King just weeks after it aired.
Tickets for Emily Maitlis live in Australia. Emily Maitlis appears at the <a href="https://www.wheelercentre.com/events-tickets/season-2026/emily-maitlis-from-headlines-to-a-fallen-prince">MCEC presented by The Wheeler Centre on 5 March</a> and at the <a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/all-about-women?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23372126287&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADAUssscc7XIyyf9kMwdqyMNj7rbm&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAhtvMBhDBARIsAL26pjGawf9WDFbOJaNhnp3JOryzglqvyY8hrX2pVTnbPmOSGPXLko0jYHoaAjr9EALw_wcB">All About Women festival in Sydney on 8 March.</a>
Weekend list with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/helenchristinesmith/?hl=en">Helen Smith</a>
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<li>Listener Marc TO WATCH: Fleabag on Amazon Prime</li>
<li>TO READ: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid</li>
<li>TO WATCH: Frankenstein on Netflix</li>
<li>TO EAT: <a href="http://facebook.com/61552153865945/videos/dumpling-lasagna-trend-creator-cookingwithaila-inspired-by-freddsters-if-making-/1454768286327441/">Dumpling Lasagna&nbsp;</a></li>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.