BBC News media editor Amol Rajan has been appointed the new host of U.K. gameshow “University Challenge.”
The current host, Jeremy Paxman, revealed he would be stepping down after 28 years. He is set to shoot his last episode this fall and his last series will air from Aug. 29 through to next summer.
Rajan, who will step down as media editor later this year, is set to take over the hosting chair in early 2023, with his first episodes appearing in the fall. He will continue to present BBC Radio 4’s “Today” programme as well as “Amol Rajan Interviews.”
“University Challenge” is the U.K.’s longest-running quiz show, having launched 60 years ago fronted by Bamber Gascoigne. A documentary about the show is set to air on BBC Two and the BBC’s streaming platform iPlayer on Aug. 29.
“Being asked to host my favourite TV programme is dream-come-true territory,” said Rajan.
The current host, Jeremy Paxman, revealed he would be stepping down after 28 years. He is set to shoot his last episode this fall and his last series will air from Aug. 29 through to next summer.
Rajan, who will step down as media editor later this year, is set to take over the hosting chair in early 2023, with his first episodes appearing in the fall. He will continue to present BBC Radio 4’s “Today” programme as well as “Amol Rajan Interviews.”
“University Challenge” is the U.K.’s longest-running quiz show, having launched 60 years ago fronted by Bamber Gascoigne. A documentary about the show is set to air on BBC Two and the BBC’s streaming platform iPlayer on Aug. 29.
“Being asked to host my favourite TV programme is dream-come-true territory,” said Rajan.
- 8/18/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Media Editor and Today host Amol Rajan has been named the next University Challenge presenter, replacing Jeremy Paxman.
Paxman revealed he is leaving after three decades earlier this week and Rajan, who also presents on BBC Radio 2, The One Show and has an Amol Interviews series, will take over next year in the hotseat of the ITV Studios show. He will step down as BBC Media Editor but continue his other hosting duties.
Based on U.S. format College Bowl, University Challenge involves the brightest students in the country battling it out to answer incredibly difficult questions.
Rajan is just the third presenter on the BBC’s longest running show, following in the footsteps of Paxman and Bamber Gascoigne.
“Jeremy leaves a very big chair to fill but Amol’s experience, expertise and sense of humour makes him the perfect fit for one of Britain’s longest running and toughest quiz shows,...
Paxman revealed he is leaving after three decades earlier this week and Rajan, who also presents on BBC Radio 2, The One Show and has an Amol Interviews series, will take over next year in the hotseat of the ITV Studios show. He will step down as BBC Media Editor but continue his other hosting duties.
Based on U.S. format College Bowl, University Challenge involves the brightest students in the country battling it out to answer incredibly difficult questions.
Rajan is just the third presenter on the BBC’s longest running show, following in the footsteps of Paxman and Bamber Gascoigne.
“Jeremy leaves a very big chair to fill but Amol’s experience, expertise and sense of humour makes him the perfect fit for one of Britain’s longest running and toughest quiz shows,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, Aug 17 (Ians) Making a startling revelation about his financial condition, former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has said that he is looking for cricket-related assignments as his only source of income is the pension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The 50-year-old Kambli, who last coached a team during the 2019 T20 Mumbai League, has been hit by the post-Covid world. He is just dependent on Rs 30,000 from the Bcci, which takes care of his family.
He also used to guide young cricketers at the Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy in Nerul. However, the retired cricketer finds Nerul too far to travel.
“I used to wake up at 5am, take a cab to Dy Patil Stadium. It was very hectic. I would then coach at the Bkc ground in the evening,” Kambli told Mid-day.
“I am a retired cricketer, who is completely dependent on the pension from the Bcci.
The 50-year-old Kambli, who last coached a team during the 2019 T20 Mumbai League, has been hit by the post-Covid world. He is just dependent on Rs 30,000 from the Bcci, which takes care of his family.
He also used to guide young cricketers at the Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy in Nerul. However, the retired cricketer finds Nerul too far to travel.
“I used to wake up at 5am, take a cab to Dy Patil Stadium. It was very hectic. I would then coach at the Bkc ground in the evening,” Kambli told Mid-day.
“I am a retired cricketer, who is completely dependent on the pension from the Bcci.
- 8/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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