Alastair Burnet
(1928-2012)
British magazine and news editor, biographer, television journalist
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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".
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12 July 1928 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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| Died |
20 July 2012 (aged 84) Kensington, London, England
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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