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− | + | will present his final edition of University Challenge, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV.<br>The veteran broadcaster, who has hosted the show since it was revived by the in 1994, announced he was stepping down a year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.<br>Journalist and broadcaster will now take the reins, becoming the third host of the programme in its 60-year history, after Bamber Gascoigne first launched the quiz in 1962.<br>During his time in the quizmaster's chair, Paxman became famed for his disapproving looks and combative style, which saw him clash with a number of contestants during his 29 years at the helm.<br>His final edition hosting the BBC Two show, which pits students in teams of four against rival universities and colleges, will air tonight at 8.30pm.<br> [https://www.change.org/search?q=Jeremy%20Paxman Jeremy Paxman] will present his final edition of University Challenge, [https://remote.wtsbooks.com/pages/planet88 penipu] ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV.<br><br>The quizmaster is pictured in the late 90s<br> Veteran broadcaster Mr Paxman, (pictured in March 2023) who has hosted the show since it was revived by the BBC in 1994, announced he was stepping down a year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease<br> Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan (pictured) will now take the reins, becoming the third host of the programme in it's 60-year history<br>Born in Leeds, Mr Paxman started his career in 1972 on the BBC's graduate trainee programme, working in local radio and reporting on the Troubles in Belfast.<br><div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS news" data-version="2" id="mol-2dd3cde0-fdef-11ed-93a9-8127b26c0fa8" website Paxman will present his final University Challenge today |
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will present his final edition of University Challenge, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV.
The veteran broadcaster, who has hosted the show since it was revived by the in 1994, announced he was stepping down a year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Journalist and broadcaster will now take the reins, becoming the third host of the programme in its 60-year history, after Bamber Gascoigne first launched the quiz in 1962.
During his time in the quizmaster's chair, Paxman became famed for his disapproving looks and combative style, which saw him clash with a number of contestants during his 29 years at the helm.
His final edition hosting the BBC Two show, which pits students in teams of four against rival universities and colleges, will air tonight at 8.30pm.
Jeremy Paxman will present his final edition of University Challenge, penipu ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV.
The quizmaster is pictured in the late 90s
Veteran broadcaster Mr Paxman, (pictured in March 2023) who has hosted the show since it was revived by the BBC in 1994, announced he was stepping down a year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan (pictured) will now take the reins, becoming the third host of the programme in it's 60-year history
Born in Leeds, Mr Paxman started his career in 1972 on the BBC's graduate trainee programme, working in local radio and reporting on the Troubles in Belfast.
<div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS news" data-version="2" id="mol-2dd3cde0-fdef-11ed-93a9-8127b26c0fa8" website Paxman will present his final University Challenge today