I'm not certain that the BBC can claim to be making a wide enough range of distinctive programmes to make the case convincingly. Jonathan Dimbleby bbccaseclaim Change image and share on social
Anyone who thinks that you become a journalist or broadcaster in order to be a wallflower needs to think again. Jonathan Dimbleby broadcasterjournalistorder Change image and share on social
I deplore the loss of arts on BBC One and Two. Jonathan Dimbleby artbbcdeplore Change image and share on social
You have to be damn certain you're putting something better in its place. Jonathan Dimbleby damnplaceputt Change image and share on social
I was born with a silver microphone in my mouth, and that was an advantage. My father wrote books and was also a great broadcaster. Jonathan Dimbleby advantagebearbook Change image and share on social
The challenge is the culture. You have to have a vision for the BBC-it can't merely be that it's big and has a place in the market. Jonathan Dimbleby bbcbigchallenge Change image and share on social
At home in Devon, my wife Jessica does a huge proportion of the cooking - I do the basics. My timing is extremely good, particularly when it comes to vegetables, perhaps because in my work, timing is everything. I know exactly what fits into a minute when broadcasting, and I apply the same to carrots. Jonathan Dimbleby applybasicbroadcast share on social
It is easy enough to hold an opinion, but rather more testing to act on it. Jonathan Dimbleby acteasyhold Change image and share on social
I've never been a depressive, but I felt quite close to the edge at times. But you never know what's around the corner. Mercifully, what's around the corner is joy. Jonathan Dimbleby closecornerdepressive Change image and share on social
I hate flying. My stomach churns at the mere thought of it. Jonathan Dimbleby churnflyhate Change image and share on social