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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 months

Laughter is always the best medicine #Scoop

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4 years

Managed to get a food delivery — so thrilled. Left a £10 tip in an envelope for the driver and he sent me a heartbreaking message saying people aren’t even thanking him and he’s exhausted and that he’s so so grateful. What is wrong with people. Do better 🙏🏻

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I’m so old that I’ve now fancied two generations of Schmeichels

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3 years

I bet it isn’t....

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4 years

Pulled my mask out of my bag to go into a shop. Turns out it was my bra 😆

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Sam McAlister

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2 months

Forgot to take photo ID to an event yesterday and must confess that I (successfully) used this instead….

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2 years

The young woman who sells the Big Issue on my street, who I try to help with food and clothes, bought me flowers for my birthday. And, reader, I cried ❤️

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

Quite an extraordinary week in my life. A highlight at the awards - a young woman I gave work experience to 8 years ago came over to tell me she works at ITV now and only got her job because of the break I gave her. Made me tear up. Play it forward people 🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏿

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

Meghan really upped the game on gender reveal parties

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3 years

Given a day to live. 15 today. Saved by the brilliant doctors and nurses of the @NHSEnglandLDN My one true love ❤️

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Sam McAlister

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1 year

🚨So, I have news … Thrilled that my book #Scoops is becoming a Netflix film, with an extraordinary cast. Being played by @billiepiper is beyond my wildest dreams. @NetflixUK #scoop

Netflix UK & Ireland

@NetflixUK

1 year

Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell will star in SCOOP – a film based on Sam McAlister’s memoir giving the inside account of Newsnight’s bombshell interview with Prince Andrew.

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Sam McAlister

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3 months

Omgggggg Scoop is number one film in the UK today! Thank you all so much for watching ❤️ @netflix @NetflixUK ❤️

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3 years

This time a year ago I could barely walk to the end of my street with post Covid issues. Today I have walked for 3 hours and done an hour of swimming. Feel hugely grateful #lucky

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Sam McAlister

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5 years

“Show off wives” #2019

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

When you ask teenagers for a picture....

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Sam McAlister

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5 years

What an honour to be mentioned in the FT readers’ women of the year list @FT @BBCNewsnight 🙃

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

Farewell @BBCNewsnight , thanks for a decade of wonderful memories. Love to everyone @BBCNewsnight , especially @esmewren . You’re the best team out there xxx New adventures to follow…

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Sam McAlister

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3 months

Had to be done #Scoop #caramellatte @netflix ❤️

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

With no respect, Mr Allott needs his position considered for him…

Sarah Vine

@WestminsterWAG

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With respect, Mr Allott needs to consider his position

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Sam McAlister

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5 years

@charliehtweets @TheTalkCBS It’s no one’s bloody business 🤷‍♀️

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Sam McAlister

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3 months

Girl gang @billiepiper @GillianA #Scoop @netflix #girlgang (Pics by the amazing Bella Bradbury 📸)

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

@zsl11913 @KermodeMovie Really, no need to apologise. When we do our basic job and people think it’s clever to call it out, makes them look bad, not you x

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Sam McAlister

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2 years

@mattforde Even as a single parent I never did this — although my favourite example was when somebody brought a kid to a comedy show, and the comedian immediately went, “this wasn’t a good idea, your kid is now gonna know the word “c# #t ” 😂😂😂

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

5 years

@charliehtweets @TheTalkCBS It’s ALWAYS a good idea

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

It’s perfectly possible to think the BBC has many amazing qualities and still think that there are things that could be improved. Denying the latter is unhelpful in my view.

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 months

MIND BLOWN! Times Square with @billiepiper and @netflix #Scoop

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 months

And we are GO! Happy Scoop launch day 🍿🍿🍿

Netflix UK & Ireland

@NetflixUK

3 months

It's time for tea at the palace. Scoop is now playing, only on Netflix.

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

Some good news! Thrilled for @maitlis @BBCNewsnight and the team ❤️❤️❤️ #BAFTA

esmewren

@esmewren

4 years

I am delighted to announce the #newsnight team has been nominated for a #BAFTA for the @Maitlis interviews with Prince Andrew. A special mention for @stewartmaclean @SamMcAlister1 @jakemorristw @StuartDenman @alicia_writes 👏

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

Pity the poor news produces ringing the Taliban to get them to give a statement on Prince Harry

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

You can’t even get buses to stop when it’s the actual stop…. 🤨

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

@hendopolis Neil, I’m sorry you’re being made to apologise for something that many BBC staff would privately agree with x

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Sam McAlister

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1 year

Sometimes dreams really do come true 🙏🏻

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

5 years

@frankieaird Hey Frankie. Worth bearing in mind that it takes two secs to find out that you’re at @StudentsNCL — not sure they’d be happy to know you’re calling young women c***ts. And, neither would prospective future employers 🤷‍♀️ Ps Emily is great

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

@Tesco @samd_official Child support?

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

Took a big risk leaving the BBC and hugely grateful to all of you cheering me on and giving me lots of work. Thank you so much 😊

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

And interview of the year and programme of the year for @BBCNewsnight . What a place to work, what a team. Team Newsnight, this is for you xxxx

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

Two years ago I felt a tickle in my throat and cancelled lunch, just in case. Then? 5 long months of covid issues, pain, inability to walk or eat, delirium and months off work recovering. Hugely lucky to be back to almost full health. Thinking of those who aren’t ❤️ #longcovid

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

Tomorrow we will be able to say “let’s go for a drink next month.” 🎉🎉🎉

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

“This is for producers everywhere!” @WFTV_UK #producers #newsnight

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

🚨SCOOPS!🚨 Thanks if you said I should write a book. I have! It’s called “SCOOPS” and it’s inside some unforgettable interviews, from Prince Andrew to Julian Assange. You can preorder here: Amazon - Huge thanks @OneworldNews @UA_Books #scoops

SCOOPS: NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ON NETFLIX

www.amazon.co.uk

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

Reshuffle gossip: Health Secretary Minaj

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 years

Things I most like about being self employed so far: 1. No pointless meetings 2. Don’t have to book leave 3. My boss is AMAZING 😆

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

Thrilled to have two @RTS_media nominations for our interview with Prince Andrew @BBCNewsnight @maitlis

BBC Newsnight

@BBCNewsnight

4 years

@katierazz @sallyches @innesbowen @maitlis And finally Emily Maitlis’ interview with Prince Andrew has been nominated for Interview of the Year. FULL INTERVIEW: #Newsnight | @maitlis

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4 years

Given 24 hours to live and here, 14 wonderful years later, thanks to the amazing doctors and nurses at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital @NHSEnglandLDN 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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4 years

THRILLED to win SCOOP OF THE YEAR @BBCNewsnight #princeandrew #rts @maitlis 🙌🏼

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3 years

London, I love you 😍

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3 years

Sitting behind Prince Andrew as this interview was recorded, as a journalist I knew what we had. And as an ex criminal defence barrister, I also knew some of the details could come back to haunt him….

Julia Macfarlane

@juliamacfarlane

3 years

Virginia Giuffre, who is suing Prince Andrew in a civil court alleging he sexually assaulted her, has instructed her lawyers to request any medical reports regarding his inability to sweat - as he claimed in his @BBCNewsnight interview with @maitlis

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

Will dating sites have a “vaccinated” section 🧐

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

So here’s some news… can’t actually breathe with the excitement!!!! #Scoops #Scoop @thelighthouseft @BazBam @DEADLINE 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 So…. Who should play me?

Deadline Hollywood

@DEADLINE

2 years

Prince Andrew’s Bombshell BBC Interview To Become A Hot Movie; Hugh Grant Understood To Be On Shortlist To Portray The Disgraced Royal In ‘Scoop’

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

@nmsonline Most families already have empty rows at these places

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

At last, my all year wearing of sunglasses is vindicated

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

How wonderful to be nominated for a BBC News Award 🙌🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

3 months

Just so thrilled that “Scoop” is the number two film in the world for Netflix right now Huge thanks to everyone watching ❤️❤️❤️

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Sam McAlister

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2 years

Given a day to live. Sweet 16 today. Saved by the brilliant doctors and nurses of the @NHSEnglandLDN 🙏🏻 My one true love ❤️

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3 months

Above all, this is what matters to me Please take the time to be kind and lift the people around you Here’s to women who lift women ❤️

kesewaa

@kb__rowne

3 months

Huge congratulations @SamMcAlister1 - you were always so kind to so many of us. In a world where those who work behind the scenes don’t get credit, Scoop highlights the importance of those who aren’t front and centre, but work tirelessly.

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2 years

On a very busy news day, I have news! This is the first time I’ve actually seen my book in person….. Feels surreal to have it here in my hand. Huge thanks to my agent @sarahbatua and @OneworldNews for publishing me #scoops ❤️❤️❤️

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

A @BBCNewsnight exclusive. ONLY #newsnight tonight @maitlis @KimDarroch

BBC Newsnight

@BBCNewsnight

4 years

"The idea that you could re-write your part of the agreement is just unacceptable. It's a breach of international law." In an exclusive interview former US Ambassador, Sir Kim Darroch, responds to suggestions the PM could modify the Brexit withdrawal agreement 22:45 | @BBCTwo

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

Huge thanks to the guy who stopped his car, said he’s been watching me for 7 years, wants to get to know me better, and then couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t give him my number 🧐

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3 years

Sadly, too many producers don’t have the time needed for research or the depth of knowledge to avoid this. Should have been caught by someone more senior also. What a mess.

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Statement on interview with Alan Dershowitz

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I’m sorry but this picture is everything 🥰🥰🥰 Huge thanks @mrperou 🙏🏻 And to @ObsNewReview 🙏🏻 #Scoop

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1 year

What a few weeks. Huge thanks @netflix for bringing my story to life 🙏🏻 #Scoop

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

Prepped Xmas lunch early...

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Woman in the lift in fulllll mask gear ... But lifted it to tell me that she loved my handbag 😂

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3 years

Is it wrong to have margarita starter, chips for main course, margarita for dessert? Just asking ....

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4 years

Symptoms I had: two weeks of fever, crushing fatigue, nausea, too weak to stand, all over joint and muscle pain, taste affected, loss of appetite, stomach pains, migraines. But no cough 🤷‍♀️ #Coronavirus 🦠

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

A reminder of what Prince Andrew said about testifying @BBCNewsnight

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@BBCNewsnight

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“In the right circumstances, yes I would... there’s just as much closure for me as there is for everybody else.” Prince Andrew tells @maitlis that if "push came to shove" he would testify over allegations regarding his conduct and his links to Jeffrey Epstein #Newsnight

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

My son says he got a detention for “taking too much custard” and honestly, I couldn’t be prouder

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

Just hugged my amazing kid for the first time since March 12, and don’t think I have ever felt happier ❤️❤️❤️

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Sam McAlister

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4 months

#Scoop April 5 @netflix ❤️

Netflix UK & Ireland

@NetflixUK

4 months

How did THAT interview come to be? Inspired by Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview – SCOOP, a new film starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell. Coming 5 April. #NextOnNetflix

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Sam McAlister

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🚨The first look! 🚨 @netflix #Scoop

Netflix

@netflix

5 months

To get an interview this big, you have to be bold. Inspired by Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview comes a new film starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell. Scoop premieres April 5.

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4 months

Red carpet night Pure magic #Scoop @netflix ❤️

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This is so mad that it’s actually hard to compute @netflix #Scoop #Newsnight

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3 years

I’m at the stage where parcels arrive and I have no recollection of what I ordered 🧐

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3 months

“Netflix fans go wild over 'absolutely brilliant' new drama” Thank you all!! #Scoop

Netflix fans go wild over 'absolutely brilliant' new drama

Netflix ' Scoop was released in the UK today, chronicling Emily Maitlis' infamous interview with Prince Andrew.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

Thanks for all your wonderful messages #creditmatters @WFTV_UK #producers

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3 years

Saw my Mum for the first time this year 🎉🎉🎉

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Sam McAlister

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2 years

Choppy week, but the young woman, who is homeless, who I help with clothes and food, just gave me a Christmas card It said thank you for always helping me and making me feel human Bawling 😭

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3 months

Double trouble Top 10 in 55 countries 🤯 Thank you all so much 🙏🏻 #Scoop @netflix

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Sam McAlister

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8 months

In my book I wrote about a person who claimed more in taxi expenses every year than I earned. That person is next to me in a restaurant and just whistled and clicked their fingers for a waiter Case closed

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

2 years

And we’re on set! @BBCYaldaHakim @BBCWorld

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@SamMcAlister1

3 months

My apologies for making Billie Piper sweat so much in my plastic outfits with no natural fabrics 😱 #Scoop @NetflixUK @billiepiper 🥵

Netflix UK & Ireland

@NetflixUK

3 months

Just learnt that the wig Billie Piper wears in Scoop was worth £11,000?!

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Sam McAlister

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4 years

Having a bad day? This is my friend @universal888 — who was homeless before Covid, but isn’t going to be homeless anymore 🥳🥳🥳

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3 months

A week ago, about to go on stage in NYC with the charming @joshuahorowitz Scoop was about to be released and sensational to see that, a week later, we are topping charts across many countries and at number 3 in the USA! Number 2 globally 🤯 Huge thanks to everyone watching 🙏🏻

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4 months

A couple of years ago, I wrote a book proposal at White City Soho House and now they’re going to be showing my @netflix movie 🤯🤯🤯 #Scoop @sohohouse ❤️

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3 years

🛗 BBC lifts: I was trapped one time — with 6 BBC men. I made a very beyond the pale joke that was not at ALL BBC and then they all looked terrified of me for the remainder of the entrapment 😂😂😂

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Sam McAlister

@SamMcAlister1

4 years

Thrilled that @BBCNewsnight ’s interview with Prince Andrew has been shortlisted for the Grierson Award, for best current affairs documentary 🥳🥳🥳 @maitlis @esmewren @stewartmaclean

The Grierson Trust

@griersontrust

4 years

The shortlist for the 2020 #GriersonAwards in association with @all3media_int is here! 🏆 Congratulations to all the filmmakers on the list. See the docs that made the cut for each category and will go to our juries for consideration over the summer…

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4 years

Kim Darroch: Former top UK diplomat 'does not regret' Trump criticism @BBCNewsnight @maitlis

Kim Darroch: Former top UK diplomat 'does not regret' Trump criticism

Kim Darroch quit his Washington post last year after being branded "stupid" by the US president.

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Sam McAlister

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5 years

Thank you #Newsnight

esmewren

@esmewren

5 years

@BBCNewsnight @BBCTwo @maitlis Full credit to our indefatigable interview producer @SamMcAlister1 for securing this world exclusive, forensically conducted by @maitlis with a superb team of producers @jakemorristw @stewartmaclean @alicia_writes and the support of many great BBC colleagues.

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Sam McAlister

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3 years

Completely thrilled to win this award @WFTV_UK #producers #newsnight (And my thanks to @esmewren ❤️)

Women in Film & TV (UK)

@WFTV_UK

3 years

Congratulations to Emily Maitlis & Sam McAlister who pick up WFTV’s The BBC News and Factual Award #WFTV2021Awards 🏆🌟 Sponsored by BBC News @maitlis @SamMcAlister1 @BBCNews

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3 years

My Twitter comments test; 1 Would I speak to that person face to face with that language and tone? 2 Don’t lie about the answer to question 1

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4 months

Many a time in my life, I’ve been told to be less of a force, to tone it down, to be less me, but I’ve always resolutely refused. Here’s to being an “absolute force” and to any of you out there, feeling the same way, keep at it xxx

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4 years

We finally made it onto the wall next to the lifts 🙌🏻

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Sam McAlister

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10 months

Huge scoop alert…. Congratulations 👏 @piersmorgan and the brilliant booker extraordinaire @rebeccabanovic @PiersUncensored

Piers Morgan

@piersmorgan

10 months

Luis Rubiales flew to London today for a 2-hour interview with me in which he announced his resignation. It’s a raw, powerful, emotional conversation about THAT kiss, and crotch grab, which have made him the world’s most infamous man. It airs this week on ⁦ @PiersUncensored ⁩

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Thanks @MailOnline ! @WFTV_UK @BBCNewsnight @maitlis ❤️

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3 years

How it began How it’s going #miracleboy

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Mind. Blown. @netflix #Scoop

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2 years

Thrilled to reveal the cover for my book “Scoops” from “one of the unsung heroes of television news” (thanks @piersmorgan !) Pre-order: Photograph from the brilliant @SnapperHarrison #scoops #producers #July2022

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Thrilled that @BBCNewsnight has been nominated for best news/current affairs programme @BroadcastAwards 🎉🎉🎉 @maitlis @stewartmaclean @jakemorristw @esmewren

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Woweeee! Four nominations for Scoop @NATFilmAwards 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @netflix @billiepiper @GillianA 👏👏👏

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3 years

When an interview went super badly, or super well, I’d often get myself a little gift. So today I’m wearing a Julian Assange coat and Prince Andrew boots ….

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