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Evan Davis leaving Newsnight

To replace Eddie Mair at PM (September 2018)

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Whataday Founding member
So niche... I love it!
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itsrobert Founding member
Thanks for sharing the video. But I've got to question the accuracy of one statement at around the 5:00 mark. Describing the ITN operation, apparently "the only black face was hoovering the floor".

I take it they've never heard of Sir Trevor McDonald then?
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Richard
Newsnight from Washington DC tonight had the full closing music. First time I have heard that in years; in fact the last time I remember was when Eddie Mair presented a program dedicated to Newsnight's failings regarding the false Lord McAlpine allegations almost 6 years ago.

17 days later

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Custard56
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the forum already but The Times carries an article today suggesting that, with Fiona Bruce looking certain to assume the Question Time presenting role, Emily Maitlis is the frontrunner to take over from Evan Davis as main Newsnight presenter. The article also states that Newsnight itself will be revamped in early 2019 with "updated graphics, a lighter studio and a reworking of the theme tune".
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Brekkie
Yes, seems like they were waiting to sort Question Time out before confirming anywhere but Emily Maitlis is the obvious frontrunner. A revamp of sorts overdue too - and would like to see them stick to a team of 2 or 3 presenters rather than anyone who wants a go.
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rob Founding member

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