Who is the new editor of Newsnight?
Stewart Maclean
The BBC has announced the appointment of Stewart Maclean as the new Editor of Newsnight. Stewart has been deputy editor of Newsnight since 2018. He was executive producer of the programme’s landmark interview with Prince Andrew in 2019, having overseen negotiations between Newsnight and Buckingham Palace.
What is Emily maitlis doing now?
In 2020, Maitlis began presenting a BBC podcast, Americast, with Jon Sopel the BBC’s North America editor] and Anthony Zurcher chief, North America reporter.
Has Newsnight been Cancelled?
The flagship news programmes for BBC Scotland are now shown on their separate channel. In 2020, Newsnight won the Royal Television Society’s Daily News Programme of the Year award. It was succeeded in 2021 by the ITV News at Ten. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsnight reverted to a 22:45 start time from 30 March 2020.
Who has presented Newsnight?
The main presenter was Peter Snow, with Fran Morrison reading the news and weather, and David Davis the sport. Newsnight began at a regular time of 10.45, but then spent several years wandering the schedules until 1988, when it settled into the 10.30 timeslot it holds to this day.
Who is the female presenter on Newsnight tonight?
Emily Maitlis
Newsnight Newsnight presenters Emily Maitlis, Kirsty Wark and Emma Barnett present Newsnight.
What has happened to Americast?
Two hosts of the U.S politics-focused Americast podcast for the BBC are leaving the news network to start a podcast with rival Global. Jon Sopel, the BBC’s North American Editor, and television anchor Emily Maitlis will also host a new radio program for the U.K. commercial talk radio station LBC.
Why did Emily maitlis leave Newsnight?
Maitlis’s relationship with BBC management soured over her breaches of impartiality rules. One said: “Emily’s grandstanding on social media has been damaging for the BBC.”
What nationality is Jon Sopel?
BritishJon Sopel / Nationality
Sopel (born 22 May 1959) is a British journalist, television presenter and a former correspondent for BBC News.
Where is Jon Sopel going?
On 16 November 2021, his successor was announced as Sarah Smith. On 22 February 2022, Sopel announced he would be leaving the BBC after an exclusive signing with LBC to launch a new podcast and joint radio show with fellow presenter Emily Maitlis.
Where is Laura kuenssberg going?
On 20 December 2021, Kuenssberg announced that she would be stepping down as political editor, effective in the spring of 2022, in order to take “a senior presenting and reporting role” at the BBC. The Guardian reported that she was in talks to become a presenter on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4.
Who is James Kelly married to?
Laura KuenssbergJames Kelly / Spouse