Andrew Neil's Replacement on GB News Discusses GB News, His Life & Career, the Culture Wars & More

Award-winning Colin Brazier is one of the most respected figures in broadcast journalism. His accolades include an International Emmy (for his reporting on the European migrant crisis) as well as nominations for both a BAFTA and the Royal Television Society Award for Presenter of the Year.
Prior to joining GB News, where his show "Brazier" now replaces "The Andrew Neil Show" on weekday evenings, Colin was at Sky News (1997-2021). He was the first British journalist to enter Southern Lebanon with Israeli forces in 2006 and, before that, he was the first British journalist to enter Iraq with coalition troops during the 2003 invasion. His related documentary, Brothers in Baghdad, was shortlisted at the 48th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
In 2009, Brazier conducted one of the final interviews given by Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He joins us on the #SWYSI sofa to discuss his fascinating life & career, the culture wars and much more.
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[@simontalbot1792]

What a lovely , educated , erudite and articulate man - I'm glad he's on our side.

[@jeremysmith8035]

The interesting thing about boomers obsessed with the war is unless you were born in or before 1930 what you remember is paranoid propaganda or the uk standing alone when in tge the uk was bankrupt starvation rife and people killed to survive

[@simontalbot1792]

@@jeremysmith8035 Both my parents were involved in WW2 and neither remember starvation , killing to survive - and it is historical fact that from 1939 - 41 Britain was effectively alone.

[@MCCOLDT]

Colin is blunt and frank. And that's exactly what Im looking for in media.

[@threestepssideways1202]

I'd add erudite and fair to that.

[@chriskay5422]

Andrew who ?I like this man he seems genuine to me

[@craighart9278]

I think Colin Brazier is fantastic. Comes across as a thoroughly decent guy. Really respect him and we could do with more like him in the media.

[@annetteannette9205]

He needed GB news as a platform as he doesn't toe the line enough for the other media outlets.

[@dbking4194]

More journalists like Colin please.

[@rachelkingsley668]

Yes!

[@roblancs]

It’s a tragedy that he lost his wife and children’s mother, but he’s used the awful experience to grow in courage. Top job, Colin.

[@barrychuckle5565]

😔

[@crawford1083]

Hear hear!

[@larusafox]

What an impressive human being, Colin Brazier! Peter Whittle does a great job, as usual.

[@georgetaylor220]

Neil has now shown his true 'BBC Colours', Colin is infinitely better - 'a breath of fresh air', in fact.

[@hittitecharioteer]

👍🏻👍🏻 I'm not sure the BBC is his natural home, but Neil had been there a LONG time. He should have committed to GB News (and I definitely don't think he did), even if absolutely everything about it wasn't to his style. ___________ GB News is excellent. It gives voice to the majority who are not London-centric and on Twatter. The Leftists have had a near monopoly on the news agenda - and have influenced the debates (and election outcomes) on almost every subject for the past 40 years. Once they realise they couldn't control the Brexit debate and the PUBLIC's opinion, they feared that the days of endlessly getting their own way were numbered. Maybe that's why they went along with green/liberal/red Tory Boris getting elected? Seeing that the country had no appetite for Corbyn and his Momentum communists, what better than place a cuckoo in the Tory nest?

[@user-qf6yt3id3w]

Andrew Neil is a treacherous worm [insert picture of him in a vest with Pamela Bordes]

[@hittitecharioteer]

@@user-qf6yt3id3w You've a long memory. I think that embarrassed him - only because he had no idea she was a prostitute, or had involved herself with other men at the same time. I imagine Andrew Neil felt hurt and let down. He went off to New York for a couple of years in the aftermath? And then came back to good effect. But his conduct at GB News has been at best questionable 👍🏻

[@borderlands6606]

Andrew Neil probably expected political big hitters to be wheeled out from day one, and a start up couldn't deliver that. That adversarial media world has gone, as on-message whip fodder spout the point of the day, irrespective of the questions asked. MSM enables party apparatchiks to deliver their morning homily, nothing more.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Neil bolted to France because he could. That alone disqualifies him from the everyman role a journalist needs to take. His time is over.

[@elainemagson213]

I like this man and his modesty. Thank you, Peter. A good interview.

[@beckyenglish4783]

Agreed. Two charming, intelligent gentlemen.

[@polly2220]

I love Colin and GB News is great I now cannot think of TV without it. It just gets better and better.

[@joycegibbs5267]

to me, it's like a friend. They have such great content.

[@valthirteen]

Colin's candour is heartwarming. The way MSM has "shifted towards activism" has alienated a lot of people to the extent that people just do not trust MSM anymore.

[@suemarshall6185]

Very diplomatic man. He doesn't actually call it fake news

[@orsonkart4794]

Colin is very good at his job, I’m glad he’s with GB NEWS !

[@stuartjones2812]

Totally agree.

[@Broonzied]

Andrew Neil could not have reclaimed that slot, as right from the kick off Colin made it his own. He is excellent and displays all the qualities we used to expect from our broadcast journalists but sadly now don't as they are so hard to find in todays UK. When Murdoch comes calling for Colin ( which I am sure he will) for his new channel, I hope GB News pull out all the stops to retain him.

[@Kentish9494]

Agreed, Colin has a real gravitas about him and his delivery on the Brazier Angle is very very good

[@craighart9278]

Agree. I lost a lot of respect for Andrew Neil after his recent tantrum. Colin just got on with the job at GB News and wow has he shined through. Very talented, professional, genuine and he 'gets it'. Always look forward to his show.

[@annetteannette9205]

I can't see him being easily swayed.

[@dorothysurry1368]

Colin Brazier is excellent, I always watch his show, he is definitely better than Andrew Neil, I liked him on Sky but always noticed when he was a little uncomfortable talking about some topics, now he is free to reveal his real personality.

[@hittitecharioteer]

Yes. Sky is woke. GB News is balanced; we hear all sides.

[@Macrobish]

I just love Colin Brazier. A class act indeed and his show is an absolute not to be missed on GB News. Please long may it continue

[@markdavis9990]

When he was a Sky reporter, I never had any idea how he really felt. Without doubt, he’s made the 8pm slot his own. Good luck Colin.

[@archivepaul]

Much prefer Colin to Andrew.

[@soniavadnjal5609]

You're not the only one.

[@simonlakin5067]

Great interview. Good luck with the show Colin.

[@carlin9893]

Colin is great! Thank you for confirming what millions of us have seen for years! Journalist are activist! The truth is twisted.

[@stevenellis5574]

Colin has been really refreshing so far. Informed, intelligent and great delivery! I still love the name of this show...

[@martynspooner5822]

Just judging from this interview I like this guy. So sad that he lost his wife with 6 children to support. That would be hard on so many levels.

[@carrie4558]

I’m heartened to hear this news. We need Colin to speak up for the silent but very concerned majority. 👍🇬🇧

[@stuartjones2812]

Glad you got rid of Neil. He’s still tarnished with BBC elitism. Not good. Colin is so professional and able to think for himself, way ahead of Neil.

[@vicjones3992]

That is so unfair - Neil is up there with Day and Walden

[@monicasynnott9273]

Thank you Peter and Colin, that was an extremely good interview

[@jackgurteeen37]

Just the ticket just what's needed! Keep it up Colin best of British sir.

[@seanpennatgmail]

Had an inkling Colin was a cut above from the way he looked down the lens at Sky. He’s even more of a stand up guy than I could have imagined. British conservatism is in safe hands.

[@timothyhallett3724]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Mr Brazier, on GB News. I love his slot for his common sense perspective, his thoughtful and balanced approach. He is a great anchor for GB News and I wish him every success.

[@timdodge2234]

Colin Brazier is such a wonderful, brave, decent, intelligent, articulate and thoroughly engaging journalist and presenter I hope he receives the recognition and further Awards he so rightly deserves. His move to GBN has been a revelation for me as a viewer and I love his show.

[@diannemusson4066]

Colin is a wonderful man , great interview Peter,

[@juliestanley6233]

I really like you and love listening to you alot.

[@philipmichael4106]

This interview resonated with me. I fully empathize! I lost my wife to cancer too. We had seven children, the youngest being nine, and the eldest also in his early twenties. We lost him last year to cancer. He did not receive diagnosis or treatment because of the hateful lockdown. Colin Brazier is a valiant man and has a good heart. I hope his family do not suffer any further painful losses. I also hope, that his conservative and rational views points, widely influence our nation for the better via GB News.

[@theglanconer6463]

Sad to hear about the death of your wife. I've lost quite a few friends. We lost Anne at 36 (breast cancer) and left 3 children with my mate (who I've known from childhood). Incredible tough struggle but the kids are now doing great. The twins are now 16, the boy 13. Huge impact. But now we know their father is a super star.

[@tommould]

What a thoroughly decent man, I am full of admiration & respect for his honesty & professionalism.

[@redset11]

I remember the horrific murder of PC Blakelock - no world wide demonstrations then unlike the George Floyd nonsense. Mr. Brazier seems a genuine person and a good replacement for Andrew Neil who has been a big let down.

[@chatteyj]

How many other white people have been murdered by ethnic minorities without any media coverage I wonder?

[@freespirit5680]

Great conversation. Hope Brazier and GB News go from strength to strength.

[@d.marques4700]

"Publicly stating your Faith these days has become a political act!" (Andrew Neil)...

[@bren333]

Colin shows how the the best journalists have a profound connection with their audience and he should be an exemplar for GB News to build on.

[@nautique1970]

I am only learning of Colin from GB News & as a presenter I think he’s great. This interview my feelings that he’s also a genuinely nice person as we Brexiteers generally are. Thanks Peter as always.

[@crulove]

GB News is brilliant. I particularly love the long form interviews with interesting guests in segments like Talking Pints and the Big Question. Braxier is good too, Andrew Neil isn't really missed in the way you'd expect.

[@grahamparkhouse8467]

I recognised Colin, right from his earliest days at Sky, as an unusually genuine person.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Never saw him on Sky, but from the very first moment on GB News I could see he was the real deal.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Hope he inspires young people to become journalists, proper thinking ones, if that is still possible. Great man. Thanks Peter.

[@RaffiMaurer]

Colin is a great presenter on GBN, and based on this interview, a courageous and honourable individual

[@edwinleslie1330]

One of my favourite journalist. So happy when he, as have others, left sky. Well done TNCF excellent programme.

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

If Andrew could not go along with what GB news wanted to do then he must have been a BBC place man all along.. GB news is leading the way that others will follow.

[@paulalaye6428]

Wow what a truly lovely guy and very sorry for his loss!!! Thank you Peter for sharing him with us this morning!! I enjoy gbnews enormously and wish Colin good luck in his new job, he certainly deserves it! Paula in sussex

[@boudicca9807]

I had no idea that Colin is a Catholic (and with a large family). What a breath of fresh air - so unusual for present day journos and broadcasters. God bless you, sir. I was sorry that AN left GBN, but feel reassured now I know more about Colin.

[@susanbell7142]

Im glad Andrew Neil has gone and Colin has taken over, i really like him, he talks sense, hope he stays at GB news, he's a gem

[@marthamay4506]

Love Colin Braizer, such an intelligent, kind and brave man. His children are lucky to have him. I hardly watch anything than GB news these days and it will be even better with news bulletins.

[@stuartofblyth]

Peter Whittle brings on people, many of whom I've never heard (as here), and always delivers a fascinating and informative interview craftily disguised as a conversation. Sheer brilliance.

[@stevecolley7745]

Brilliant interview. Really admire Colin and fair play to him.

[@karenelizabeth9989]

Excellent/searching/revealing/carefully, gently and kindly-done interview/er/ee. KS

[@csnelling4]

Again a great informative interview . Thank you.

[@marconewlandez]

Two of the nicest gentlemen in the media. Fantastic conversation. Thank you

[@jerryweeks1231]

What a good video, thank you. 2 nice men chatting together, increasingly a rare occurrence.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

Someone to say that to him about his wife is absolutely disgraceful,talking as a 57 year old widower..

[@hittitecharioteer]

Well, you only have to look what constitutes the modern left. Owen Jones, Ash Sarkar, Femidom...

[@maureennewman905]

They should be absolutely ashamed and apologise for such a remark

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@maureennewman905 they don't understand the concept of shame.

[@dorothysurry1368]

Colin has more credibility in his little finger than anyone from the left.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

@@dorothysurry1368 I agree a man with morals..

[@teddog11]

Brilliant interview! Two great free thinkers and speakers.

[@markleveson6093]

How refreshing to listen to such a modest, humble, thoughtful and courageous man. Thank you for a wonderful interview Peter. And thank you Colin. You truly are a breath of fresh air in an a world of 'modern journalism' substantially dominated and driven by cynical social media censorship and 'big tech' cancel culture.

[@cecilefox9136]

What an interesting man! I've had flops in my life and I found it helpful lke he said to let things brush off like ¨water off a duck's back¨.

[@freespeechforever]

There's nothing I can add to the comments here other than to applaud all those who made them, it makes me and I'm sure many others, feel a good deal better that we are not alone in this dystopian nation.

[@phillpotts9047]

Lovely interview. I think Colin has done a fantastic job in fatherhood after that kind of lose. I'm pleased he has found a path were he can express the realities of life and shares the thoughts to which he can pass on to others. Well done Colin and thank you for sharing your story here. 🇬🇧👍👍👍

[@andrewoldham1]

Colin Brazier is a wonderful man and an amazing journalist. GB News is wonderful and a breath of fresh air so glad Colin Brazier is a huge part of that. Thanks to Peter Whittle for another great interview

[@bbfeign1]

GB news is a breath of fresh air . 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 giving us insight into things that really matter to us in the UK

[@hittitecharioteer]

GB News is excellent. It gives voice to the majority who are not London-centric and on Twatter. The Leftists have had a near monopoly on the news agenda - and have influenced the debates (and election outcomes) on almost every subject for the past 40 years. Once they realise they couldn't control the Brexit debate and the PUBLIC's opinion, they feared that the days of endlessly getting their own way were numbered. Maybe that's why they went along with green/liberal/red Tory Boris getting elected? Seeing that the country had no appetite for Corbyn and his Momentum communists, what better than place a cuckoo in the Tory nest?

[@mrror8933]

It's still rather tame and doesn't give much visibility to all the new parties that want to change things in a sincere way.

[@simonclare100]

massive respect to this decent man, keep going it is appreciated

[@misfit2022]

I like Colin and Andrew Doyle. Two brightest stars of GB news. Also Alastair but he is not a regular like Colin and Andrew.

[@chriscoffee9070]

What a marvellously eloquent, measured, heartfelt and just downright thoroughly decent gentleman Colin Brazier is. His point about the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune really hit home with me, and made me think that if some of the folk who make such a lot of noise about events that they are unconnected with, Floyd for example, or those who fervently find racism in everything, might benefit from a few in their own lives. Not wishing tragedy on anyone, that isn't what I mean, but like those who lived through WW2, there's a stoicism and sense of perspective one gains through strife, and especially personal tragedy and grief that forges a better and wiser human being out of us. In the old adage about strong people making good times, good times making weak people, weak people making bad times, bad times making strong people; I can't help thinking we're in the bad times phase, which will one day make us strong, but only if we fight for it.

[@dugalreid8933]

Admirable man, much enjoyed the interview thank you.

[@emlynjay8633]

There is nothing that puts 'Life' into perspective than the loss of one's Soul Mate. Impressive how Mr Brazier, with his Family responsibility, is achieving this.

[@Hope2421]

Fascinating interview, Colin is a absolute gem on GB News and long may it continue.

[@joycegibbs5267]

he is utterly brilliant. Much better than Neil. Charming, brave man & excellent presenter/journalist.

[@rebeccadundee2834]

Great show. We are grateful Colin! Save our country! Well done Peter too!

[@Fenristhegreat]

Thank you for this interview, Mr. Brazier is the best part of GB news.

[@flashback1123]

Love GB NEWS. Thank you for doing what you're doing! 👍👍👍

[@TheLannylulu]

I love Colin Brazier's voice. Perfect for radio or TV.

[@goldiebee1967]

Really look forward to listening to Colin Brazier on GB News

[@mazs8880]

A wonderfully refreshing account of his life and career, heart wrenching in parts but here we have a man of principles and dedicated to his many causes. Modest and lovely, thoroughly enjoyed watching, thank you too Peter!

[@mikew608]

articulate and in a way old school journalism, Colin is & has, what's lacking in American media and in UK, thank goodness he doing his thing now.

[@tonymarshmarsh9176]

The new culture forum has the most interesting guests. Could just imagine parliament or the lords being filled with such brave, clear thinkers....

[@jonnysongs]

Seems like a rly good guy

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Never saw Colin on Sky. Liked him from the very first time I watched him on GB News. Class act.

[@marconewlandez]

Massive fan of GB News by the way. Keep up the good work, Colin

[@eileenthompson5958]

I love GB News and my fav presenter is Neil Oliver.

[@vicjones3992]

I like this guy - he is honest, blunt and fair

[@kerryj2260]

I actually prefer Colin Brazier to Andrew Neil. I respect Neil and his journalistic integrity he is without doubt a brilliant journalist I just never warmed to him personally. Colin has an entirely different style which is more to my liking 🙂

[@tonypammen6150]

When I did watch sky news (I don’t now as I don’t like being preached to) and watched Colin , I always thought that he wanted to say something else rather than tow the line, GB News is all the better for having Colin .

[@stephennutkin2477]

Very eye opening interview, IF I didn’t already have my eyes open to what the MSM had become.

[@raggycat6821]

Colin's integrity shines through. A great interview. Made me cry.

[@rachelkingsley668]

Love Colin- a man of integrity - we need more men like him. Best wishes Colin for your work with GB News. 🙏

[@IanParker]

Thank you Peter for the interview.. I do enjoy watching Colin Brazier in the evenings.. I thought he was going to be a poor mans Andrew Neil, turns out to be very good and someone who presents different angles - highly recommend. Again, Thank You Peter!

[@nickgent9949]

What a lovely sounding man, Colin is. The country really needs GB News, prepared to ask the right questions and a refreshening antidote to the dull BBC with its tightly-knit agenda.

[@ChimpRiot]

All the GB News team were affected by embarrassing technical issues, but they really did their best and worked through them professionally. Andrew Neil didn't have the mental fortitude when things got tough so he just disappeared after 10 days.

[@christopherevans5045]

One of the best interviews yet on the new culture forum.

[@rogeralsop3479]

Wonderful channel.

[@crawford1083]

Top man Colin Brazier, especially given what he has gone through.

[@nathaniel4334]

What a charming fellow. He’s the best of GB news

[@drstrangelove4998]

Oh this was very informative and quite moving Peter, thank you v much.

[@sparkz56]

I watch Colin's week night programmes. He's excellent and I'd say one of the more professional of the journalists in their line up due to his experience. Intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate with a honest but firm interviewing style. I hope he's here to stay, he's a great asset. I did like Andrew Neil but if you had watched his last shows, I don't think he was as razor sharp as the old AN we knew, which might have been due to the huge stress. I also note that AN hasn't been doing much as the Spectator TV as he did in the past.

[@johnmarsh2078]

Makes me proud to have been born in Bradford. A proper Yorkshireman.

[@jamesburke2094]

In 40 years when Europe is nothing but flames, strewn sleepers on the streets and 0 production, these videos will be a memory of decency and quality.

[@theglanconer6463]

Good man. Sad Andrew lost his spine. He was by far the best the last years. Welcome Colin, the new Andrew Neil.

[@yvonnerichardson6335]

An excellent interview.