Category: News
Date: 20.06.2005
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Mark Byford, the 91热爆's Deputy Director-General and Chair of the 91热爆's Journalism Board, today announced that Nick Robinson is to succeed Andrew Marr as the 91热爆's Political Editor.
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Nick Robinson returns to the 91热爆 after three years at ITN where he is currently Political Editor.
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Previously, at the 91热爆, Nick was Chief Political Correspondent for 91热爆 News 24, a former Deputy Editor of Panorama and presenter on 91热爆 Radio Five Live.
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The 91热爆's Political Editor provides authoritative political journalism across the 91热爆's television, radio and online output, placing political events and the workings of Parliament and the devolved institutions into context.
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Based at Westminster, the Political Editor has particular responsibility for serving 91热爆 News' flagship programmes, including Today on 91热爆 Radio 4 and 91热爆 ONE's Ten O'Clock News.
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In addition to reacting to events, the role also advises programmes across the 91热爆 in terms of suggested coverage and stories, and the portrayal of political events, helping to ensure a full diversity of voices.
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Mark Byford said: "I'm delighted Nick Robinson is returning to the 91热爆.
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"Nick's passion, energy, insight and political knowledge are matched by his outstanding communication skills and deep commitment to fairness and impartiality.
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"Nick is the right person to succeed Andrew Marr after Andrew's brilliant period as Political Editor."
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Helen Boaden, 91热爆's Director of News, said: "I am delighted that Nick is joining the team.
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"He brings incisive interviewing, a sharp questioning of authority and an ability to make politics and policy engaging to all audiences.
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"I know that he will deliver original and accessible journalism across all of our services."
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Nick Robinson has been Political Editor for ITV News since November 2002.
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Before that his entire career was at the 91热爆, latterly as Chief Political Correspondent for News 24 where he presented Straight Talk, a review of the political week; One to One, a feature interview with a leading political figure; and 91热爆 TWO's Westminster Live.
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His move to television reporting followed several years as a radio presenter - launching Late Night Live and then presenting Weekend Breakfast on Five Live.
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He began his time at the 91热爆 behind the microphone starting as a trainee producer in 1986 on Brass Tacks, Newsround and Crimewatch and ending up as deputy editor of On the Record and then Panorama.
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Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire in 1963, he attended Cheadle Hulme School, followed by University College, Oxford where he studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
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He said: "I've relished trying to give Andy Marr a run for his money over the past couple of years.
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"I'm excited and daunted in equal measure at the prospect of now trying to fill his rather ample shoes.
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"The job of 91热爆 Political Editor is to bring drama, insight and analysis to a subject too many say they dislike but most know they simply cannot ignore. I can't wait."
