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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alastair_BurnetAlastair Burnet - Wikipedia

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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 ...

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-18922944Sir Alastair Burnet dies at 84 - BBC News

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   Jul 20, 2012 · The veteran newsreader and journalist, who presented ITV's News At Ten for many years, passed away in 2012. He was praised by his colleagues and friends for his professionalism, humour and kindness.

4. www.independent.co.uk › news › obituariesSir Alastair Burnet Journalist and broadcaster who ...

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   Jul 20, 2012 · A tribute to the late Sir Alastair Burnet, who transformed The Economist and created News at Ten. Learn about his career, achievements, political views and legacy in this obituary from The Independent.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-12842172Obituary: Sir Alastair Burnet - BBC News

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   Jul 20, 2012 · A tribute to the late journalist and broadcaster who presented ITN's News at Ten and ITV's royal and state occasions. Learn about his career in print and TV, his interviews with politicians and royals, and his awards and controversies.

7. www.channel4.com › news › broadcasting-giant-sirBroadcasting giant Sir Alastair Burnet dies at 84 - All 4

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   Jul 20, 2012 · ITN journalist Sir Alastair Burnet, known to many for his years fronting News At Ten, has died following a series of strokes. He was 84. “ITN stands on the shoulders of giants, none greater...

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   How did Alastair Burnet die?

   • Veteran newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet, best known for fronting ITV's News At Ten, has died aged 84. In a statement, his family said he died at a nursing home in London, where he was being cared for after suffering several strokes. The broadcaster presented his last news bulletin in August 1991, after retiring at the age of 63.

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   Why did Alastair Burnet resign?

   • Alastair Burnet retired early in 1991, a year after he had resigned from the board at ITN in a dispute over the ownership of the company. In 2000, he campaigned with others to have News at Ten restored after it was rescheduled. He complained of a "fundamental decay at ITV's heart" and said that "ITN's reputation cannot hope to remain untouched".

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   Who was Sir Alastair Burnet?

   • Helen Boaden, director of BBC News, praised his "energy and drive" as unique. "He was one of the great voices of television journalism and we at the BBC always admired his authority and presence," she added. Veteran newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet, best known for fronting ITV's News At Ten, dies aged 84.

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   When did Alastair Burnet retire?

   • He also won several awards, including the Richard Dimbleby Bafta award in 1966, 1970 and 1979 and was knighted in the 1984 New Year honours. Alastair Burnet retired early in 1991, a year after he had resigned from the board at ITN in a dispute over the ownership of the company.

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › avNewsreader Sir Alastair Burnet dies at 84 - BBC News

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   Jul 20, 2012 · A tribute to the veteran newsreader who fronted ITV's News At Ten and edited The Economist and The Daily Express. Watch a video report by Rebecca Jones on his life and career.

10. www.economist.com › 2012/07/28 › alastair-burnetAlastair Burnet - The Economist

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    Jul 28, 2012 · Sir Alastair Burnet, journalist, broadcaster and editor of The Economist from 1965-74, died on July 20th, aged 84. Jul 28th 2012. FEW editors of The Economist have been famous faces. Alastair...