Date of Birth | 12-July-1928 | |
Place of Birth |
Sheffield (Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, South Yorkshire) |
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Nationality | England | |
Profession | Presenter, Journalist | |
Sir James William Alexander Burnet, known as Sir Alastair Burnet, was a British journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work in news and current affairs programmes, including a long career with ITN as chief presenter of the flagship News at Ten for eighteen years; Sir Robin Day described Burnet as "the booster rocket that put ITN into orbit". Burnet was also a prominent print journalist who edited The Economist and Daily Express. |
Awards by Alastair Burnet |
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Check all the awards nominated and won by Alastair Burnet. | ||||||
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