Alastair Burnet

Alastair Burnet

Sir James William Alexander Burnet, known as Sir Alastair Burnet (12 July 1928 - 20 July 2012), 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.

Burnet was also a prominent print journalist who edited The Economist and Daily Express.

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