I cycle, I take an hour's strenuous walk in the evening, I play tennis twice a week with a trainer, and I sail. I used to ride horses professionally - I'd ride seven or eight horses a day, so I had to be fit for that. Jonathan Dimbleby cycledayeven share on social
I was a reluctant convert, and I am by no means a zealot. But the evidence is compelling: to write off wind-power is either ill-informed or dishonest. Jonathan Dimbleby compelconvertdishonest Change image and share on social
I've never been a depressive, but I felt quite close to the edge at times. But you never know what's around the corner. Mercifully, what's around the corner is joy. Jonathan Dimbleby closecornerdepressive Change image and share on social
Food is important to me, but I wouldn't say that I'm a gourmet. I don't like tricksy food. Jonathan Dimbleby foodgourmetimportant Change image and share on social
I had no expectation that the Prince would offer me the unprecedented and unfettered access to the original and entirely untapped sources on which this biography is based. Jonathan Dimbleby accessbasebiography Change image and share on social
I used to hunt as a child but gave up the chase in my 'Ho Ho Ho Chi-Minh, we shall fight and we shall win' chanting and marching days - by which time I had come to share Oscar Wilde's feelings about 'the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.' Jonathan Dimbleby chantchasechi share on social
The moment seemed right to me for a full and, if possible, authoritative portrait of the life and character of the Prince of Wales. Jonathan Dimbleby authoritativecharacterfull Change image and share on social
I was obliged to play the piano, like middle-class children are. I didn't start to love it until I was 14. Jonathan Dimbleby childclasslove Change image and share on social
I am now certain that we have no alternative but to reduce urgently the levels of carbon that we are still pumping into the atmosphere as though tomorrow simply didn't matter. If we don't act collectively and individually, our children and their children will reap a whirlwind which will obliterate their civilisation. Jonathan Dimbleby actalternativeatmosphere share on social
I was born with a silver microphone in my mouth, and that was an advantage. My father wrote books and was also a great broadcaster. Jonathan Dimbleby advantagebearbook Change image and share on social