Is Trevor McDonald still on TV?

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE has been confirmed as the new GamesMaster in the classic TV show revival. The 82-year-old journalist is best known for his career as a news presenter with ITN, but he’s now breaking into the TV floating head arena with an entirely new gig on the E4 reboot.

Who reads the news at 10 on ITV?

It was not until January 2008 that News at Ten was reinstated to the ITV schedule. The programme’s current main anchor is Tom Bradby.

What is Trevor McDonald’s real name?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE
Born George McDonald 16 August 1939 (age 82) San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Occupation Newsreader, journalist
Notable credit(s) News at Ten Tonight with Trevor McDonald
Title Knight Bachelor, OBE

What does Trevor McDonald do now?

His decades as one of Britain’s most trusted journalists saw him rewarded with a knighthood in 1999 for his services to journalism, but he later. Since his retirement from nightly news in 2008, he has fronted documentaries on topics ranging from the mafia to death row.

Why did Trevor McDonald leave the news?

Second retirement. It was announced on 30 October 2008 that McDonald would step down from News at Ten once the 2008 US presidential election was over, to be replaced by Mark Austin. His last bulletin was on 20 November 2008. It was reported at the time that he would continue to present links for The Tonight Programme.

When did Trevor McDonald present Countdown?

Countdown viewers who watched today’s show were full of praise for Sir Trevor McDonald as the host, hailing the Black to Front special as the ‘best episode ever’. On Friday September 10, Channel 4 has been completely taken over by Black talent to shine a spotlight on Black contributions to TV.

Who does the ITV Lunchtime News?

Nina Hossain
ITV News has appointed Nina Hossain as lead presenter for ITV’s Lunchtime News. Nina, who has won the prestigious RTS Nations and Regions Presenter award for the past two years, is currently the main anchor for ITV News London and is already a regular presenter of ITV’s Lunchtime News.

Is Tom Bradbury married?

Claudia BradbyTom Bradby / Spouse (m. 1994)

Who was Trevor McDonald’s first wife?

Beryl
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE (born George McDonald; 16 August 1939) is a Trinidadian-British newsreader and journalist, best known for his career as a news presenter with ITN….Trevor McDonald.

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE
Spouse(s) Beryl ​ ​ ( m. 1964; div. 1985)​ Josephine ​ ( m. 1986⁠–⁠2020)​
Children 3

How old is Angela Rippon?

77 years (October 12, 1944)Angela Rippon / Age

Is Mary Nightingale married?

Paul FenwickMary Nightingale / Spouse (m. 2000)

When did Trevor McDonald become News at Ten presenter?

Sir Trevor McDonald has presented News at Ten alongside Julie Etchingham since the programme’s return to ITV1 at the start of 2008. In an extensive journalistic career encompassing ITN, Channel 4 and the BBC, Sir Trevor has covered everything from Politics to Sport, and became presenter of News at Ten in 1992.

What nationality is Trevor McDonald?

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE (born George McDonald; 16 August 1939) is a Trinidadian – British newsreader and journalist, best known for his career as a news presenter with ITN. McDonald was knighted in 1999 for his services to journalism. Trevor McDonald was born on 16 August 1939 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, to Josephine and Lawson McDonald.

Is it an honour to follow in the footsteps of Trevor McDonald?

It is also an honour to follow in the footsteps of Sir Trevor McDonald.’ Sir Trevor McDonald has presented News at Ten alongside Julie Etchingham since the programme’s return to ITV1 at the start of 2008.

What did David Mannion say about Trevor Adams?

David Mannion, Editor in Chief, ITV News said: “I have been fortunate to work with Trevor for many years during which time we have become close friends as well as colleagues. He is, quite simply, the outstanding broadcast journalist of his age; and a very good friend.’