Trevor McDonald
- Presenter and journalist
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It's ten years since Angus Deayton made his hurried departure from the HIGNFY host's chair, since when 84 different bottoms have perched there, including those of MasterChef's Gregg Wallace and John Torode, the only double act to share the job, two knights (Sir Bruce Forsyth and Sir Trevor McDonald), two OBEs (Joan Collins and Moira Stuart) and one intergalactic space traveller.
In this anniversary edition, Homeland's Damian Lewis takes the hot seat for the fifth time - obviously hoping to challenge Alexander Armstrong's record of 20 - and, judging by his earlier outings, he'll deliver the scripted lines with exquisite timing and charm. Tonight's guests are Harry Shearer and Nigel Farage.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 9th November 2012Q&A: Lenny Henry
Who'd play me in a film of my life? Trevor McDonald.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 4th December 2010Sir Trevor's News Knight in doubt
Sir Trevor McDonald is unlikely to continue as the host of ITV1's satirical quiz show News Knight when he makes his expected return to News at Ten, according to an ITV source.
Ben Dowell, The Guardian, 25th October 2007ITV cleared over 'racist' joke
ITV has been cleared of racism by TV watchdog Ofcom after Sir Trevor McDonald called the late controversial comic Bernard Manning a "fat, white bastard".
Chris Tryhorn, The Guardian, 10th September 2007Trevor McDonald should stick to newsreading
News Knight he may be, but he holds that title for a reason. It's what he's best at!
Jim Shelley, The Guardian, 27th June 2007Sir Trev's comedy debut: a bong or a whimper?
What did you make of Sir Trevor McDonald's comedy turn on new ITV1 show News Knight?
Ben Dowell, The Guardian, 25th June 2007McDonald satire attracts 2.3m
Sir Trevor McDonald's move into satire with topical ITV1 show News Knight attracted 2.3 million viewers last night.
Leigh Holmwood, The Guardian, 25th June 2007The 5-Minute Interview: Marcus Brigstocke, Comedian
Marcus Brigstocke, 34, appears on Radio 4's evening comedy slot and hosts 'The Late Edition' on BBC4. His latest venture, a satirical comedy series, 'News Knight', presented alongside Sir Trevor McDonald, is aired from tomorrow on ITV1.
Rebecca Bowle, The Independent, 23rd June 2007McDonald leads ITV lineup
Sir Trevor McDonald is to front two programmes for ITV1 later this year that will spearhead the channel's spring/summer lineup.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 22nd March 2007