Alastair Burnet

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 ITN into orbit".

Sir

Alastair Burnet
Burnet in the 1960s
Born
James William Alexander Burnet

(1928-07-12)12 July 1928
Sheffield. England
Died20 July 2012(2012-07-20) (aged 84)
Kensington, London, England
Other namesAlastair Burnet
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • newscaster
  • journalist
Years active1963–1991
EmployerITN
Notable creditITV News at Ten
Spouse
Maureen Sinclair
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(m. 1958)​

Burnet was also a prominent print journalist who edited The Economist and the Daily Express.

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