George Alagiah books

George Alagiah was a British-Sri Lankan journalist and author known for his BBC news career and books on Africa and immigration. He published 3 books between 2002 and 2019.

Non-Fiction

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A Passage to Africa 2002 Buy
A Home From Home 2006 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Burning Land 2019 Buy

George Alagiah (1955-2023) was a British-Sri Lankan journalist who spent decades at the BBC as a foreign correspondent and news presenter. Born in Sri Lanka, he moved to the UK as a child and went on to become one of the most recognized faces in British television news. His reporting from conflict zones in Africa earned him multiple awards.

Alagiah wrote three books alongside his broadcasting work. A Passage to Africa (2002) is a memoir about his years as a correspondent on the continent. A Home From Home (2006) examines the immigrant experience in Britain. His only novel, The Burning Land (2019), is a thriller set in South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has George Alagiah written?

George Alagiah has written three books across two series.

What was George Alagiah's first book?

George Alagiah’s first book is A Passage to Africa, published in 2002.

What was George Alagiah best known for?

George Alagiah was best known as a BBC news presenter and foreign correspondent. He covered major events across Africa and Asia over a 25-year broadcast career. His memoir A Passage to Africa drew on those experiences.

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