Samantha (Sam) McAlister is an English former TV producer and author, best known for securing an interview with Prince Andrew for BBC Newsnight's programme, Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal.

Since the interview gained worldwide attention, McAlister has since written an autobiographical book, titled Scoops.[1] In July 2022, it was announced the story of the Prince Andrew interview would be turned into a feature film, where McAlister will be portrayed by British actress Billie Piper.[2][3]

Career

McAlister is a trained criminal barrister.[4] McAlister spent ten years working as a Producer on the BBC Newsnight programme, before taking voluntary redundancy in 2021.[5]

Personal life

McAlister is a single parent and the first in her family to attend university.[6]

References

  1. ^ McTaggart, India (2023-05-04). "BBC producer wrote Prince Andrew book to ensure she was written into The Crown". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. ^ "Prince Andrew: BBC's Newsnight interview to be turned into a film". BBC News. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  3. ^ "The Sam McAlister Edition". The Spectator. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  4. ^ McMillan, Kate (2022-07-24). "How to Land the Interview of the Year with Sam McAlister". Women In Journalism. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  5. ^ Kersley, Andrew (2022-07-22). "Ex-Newsnight producer Sam McAlister on booking Prince Andrew and BBC's 'fatal' class problem". Press Gazette. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  6. ^ "Sam McAlister". Town & Country. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
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