“A fascinating biography of a remarkable – and mysterious – man. The real John Freeman might be as elusive as the Holy Grail, but Hugh Purcell made it his quest. Anyone interested in the nature of British politics and broadcasting in the twentieth century should be grateful that he has done so.” Dominic Lawson

“In this enthralling biography, Hugh Purcell unravels the enigma of a truly complex and charismatic man whose life defined the twentieth century.” Jason Cowley