Sir Alastair Burnet dies aged 84
The veteran newsreader Sir Alastair Burnet, best known for presenting News at Ten for 21 years, has died aged 84. The chief executive of ITN has called Sir Alastair "the greatest newscaster Britain ever produced".
Sir Trevor McDonald: 'Alastair Burnet was a giant'
Sir Trevor McDonald has paid tribute to former News at Ten newsreader, Sir Alastair Burnet, who has died aged 84.
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Colleagues remember 'inspirational' Sir Alastair Burnet
Colleagues of Sir Alastair Burnet spoke today of the standards, values and qualities he instilled in television news at his memorial.
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Sir Alastair 'set the bar high and we merely looked up'
Current News at Ten anchor Mark Austin: Alastair Burnet 'set the bar high and we merely looked up'
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Alastair Burnet was everything I ever aspired to be
Professionally, I owe Alastair everything. He was my friend and mentor - he was everything I ever aspired to be.