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From editor to quizmaster: Who is new University Challenge host Amol Rajan?

Amol Rajan became the youngest editor of a broadsheet newspaper in Britain when he took the helm of The Independent in 2013, but now the BBC’s media editor faces an entirely new challenge as he gears up to quiz some of the smartest young minds in ...

18 Aug 2022 at 12:53

Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023, the BBC has said. Paxman is ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on UK TV after 28 years. Rajan, 39, ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:15

Channel 4 boss in discussion with Government after doubt cast over privatisation

The chief executive of Channel 4 has said she is in contact with the Government over “where they want to end up” after the new Culture Secretary cast doubt on plans to privatise the broadcaster. Michelle Donelan, who was appointed by Liz Truss,...

27 Sept 2022 at 15:15

Decision to cancel Last Night Of The Proms was a ’50/50 call’, says BBC boss

The director-general of the BBC has described cancelling the Last Night Of The Proms following the death of the Queen as a “50/50 call” but said the broadcaster “probably made the right decision”. Tim Davie said the call was made after the ...

27 Sept 2022 at 18:13

Jeremy Paxman on retirement: I plan a PhD in Renaissance art and joining a choir

Jeremy Paxman said after his retirement from University Challenge he has plans to do a PhD in understanding Renaissance art, join a choir and finish his wine appreciation course. The former Newsnight presenter, 72, announced earlier this ...

22 Nov 2022 at 01:01

BBC responds to complaints over interview with Novak Djokovic

The BBC has defended its interview with Novak Djokovic after some viewers complained it was “irresponsible” to give him a platform to air his views against the coronavirus vaccine. The world number one tennis player, 34, spoke about his ...

22 Feb 2022 at 11:25

Piers Morgan: I’ve never told anybody to hack a phone

Piers Morgan has said he has “never told anybody to hack a phone” amid an ongoing court case over alleged unlawful information gathering at the Daily Mirror. The Duke of Sussex and other high-profile figures have brought claims of ...

10 May 2023 at 21:12

Amol Rajan will not try to ‘out-savage’ Paxman as new University Challenge host

Amol Rajan has said he will not try to “out-savage” Jeremy Paxman, ahead of the airing of his first episode as quiz master on University Challenge. The BBC journalist, 40, hailed his predecessor as a “giant of broadcasting” but ...

17 Jul 2023 at 20:22

Sheila Hancock ‘told to get plastic surgery on her nose’

Dame Sheila Hancock has said she was told to get “plastic surgery” as a young actress starting out in the 1950s. The actress is known for her TV and film roles which have included The Wildcats Of St Trinian’s, Edie, The Rag ...

19 Jan 2024 at 08:26

Amol Rajan on viral remix moment: Social media can be kind

Amol Rajan has said that social media can have “kindness and creativity rather than conspiracy and contempt” after going viral for a moment on University Challenge. The presenter and journalist, 40, was sampled for music ...

13 Jan 2024 at 13:49

BBC releases first look images of new series of University Challenge

The BBC has released first look images of the updated set of University Challenge with new quiz host Amol Rajan. The modernised staging has replaced the previous set, which had been in place since 2013 and seen almost 2,...

21 Apr 2023 at 19:10

Jeremy Hunt slams Amol Rajan comments as ‘not worthy of the BBC’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and journalist Amol Rajan clashed on the Today programme when the senior politician said the presenter’s comments were not “worthy of the BBC”. The duo engaged in a robust exchange on BBC Radio 4 ...

07 Mar 2024 at 11:36

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