Hum ‧ phrys, John /ˈhʌmfriz/ BrE AmE
(1943–) a British ↑ journalist and broadcaster who is known for asking politicians difficult questions in a very direct way when he ↑ interview s them. He is best known for working on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 and has presented many ↑ current affairs programmes on both radio and television.