Alastair Burnet
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Sir James William Alexander Burnet (12 July 1928 – 20 July 2012), known as 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; Sir Robin Day described Burnet as "the booster rocket that put ITN into orbit".[1]
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Alastair Burnet | |
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Born | James William Alexander Burnet (1928-07-12)12 July 1928 Sheffield. England |
Died | 20 July 2012(2012-07-20) (aged 84) Kensington, London, England |
Other names | Alastair Burnet |
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Years active | 1963–1991 |
Employer | ITN |
Notable credit | ITV News at Ten |
Spouse |
Maureen Sinclair (m. 1958) |
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Burnet was also a prominent print journalist who edited The Economist and the Daily Express.