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Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

The Photographer to Four Prime Ministers

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Boxlight Creative Studio

Technology, Business, Careers

51.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Meet Andy Parsons, the photographer who's been in the room where the centre of British politics unfolds. From David Cameron to Liz Truss he's been the visual chronicler for four Prime Ministers. But Andy's role transcends the title of a photographer; he captures history, able to decipher the unspoken language of the room and seamlessly fade into the background to catch pivotal moments. In this episode, Andy takes us on a visual journey, sharing a dozen of his favourite snapshots from the heart of 21st-century history. From military manoeuvres to poignant royal ceremonies, he offers insights into his remarkable career, shares photography tips, and unveils the art of making politics pulse with life through the lens. Plus, Jimmy and Andy reminisce over their shared journey over the past 15 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Being in the room where it happens is the famous line from Alexander Hamilton.

0:04.8

For the last decade of British politics, this man has always been in the room.

0:10.4

He has photographed four of our Prime Ministers, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and

0:15.8

who can forget Liz Truss. Even when the most senior advisors leave the room for calls with

0:21.7

U.S. pressions, there remains one man standing and capturing the moment for history.

0:27.0

This is Andy Parsons, a country's most famous photographer. We sat down with Andy to go through

0:32.6

a dozen of his favourite photos of the last decade. From military invasions to royal funerals

0:39.7

to resignation speeches, Andy has seen it all. In some ways, he's had an all-access pass

0:46.1

to the major events of the 21st century.

0:52.0

Andy, welcome to Jimmy's job to the future. Jim, hey, good to be here.

0:55.6

What a journey, as I was saying earlier, I remember you with your skateboard and everything.

1:01.5

I had my little film camera. Cool trip.

1:03.8

Yeah, exactly the early north.

1:05.8

And your old man coming in.

1:09.9

It was, it definitely was. I remember it well, I remember.

1:13.4

And here we are.

1:14.2

And here we are.

1:14.7

The money on game, really.

1:16.1

That was a circle.

1:19.4

It's a bit late to pray, I guess, but still.

1:21.6

So you think about when we started out, all of that, all when I started out, rather.

1:26.7

But then in 2019, we were both behind the Black Door for when Boris Johnson became Prime Minister.

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