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Jeremy Paxman marks World Parkinson's Day by handing in the 'Parky Charter' petition to Downing Street

Paxman delivers Parkinson's charter to Rishi Sunak

Jeremy Paxman has said Parkinson's disease "makes you wish you hadn't been born", as he delivered a list of recommendations about the condition to the British Prime Minister.

Television • 12 Apr 24

Amol Rajan has promised University Challenge fans "thrilling finishes and standards as high as ever"

University Challenge back this month, Amol Rajan hosts

University Challenge host Amol Rajan has said he is "excited" ahead of viewers watching him on the BBC Two show for the first time this month.

Television • 05 Jul 23

The veteran broadcaster announced he was stepping down a year after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Jeremy Paxman to bid farewell to University Challenge

Jeremy Paxman will present his final edition of University Challenge, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV.

Television • 29 May 23

Amol Rajan - "University Challenge really is my favourite programme. And from their feedback and sheer numbers, our treasured audience has made very clear I am far from alone" Photos: BBC

BBC unveils new University Challenge set

The BBC has released first-look images of the updated set of University Challenge with new quiz host Amol Rajan.

Television • 21 Apr 23

Paxman to be honoured for broadcasting contribution

Jeremy Paxman is to be honoured with an award for his outstanding contribution to broadcasting.

Television • 23 Mar 23

Paxman tells of attending A&E three times in 24 hours

Jeremy Paxman has revealed details of several health scares that took him to A&E three times in the space of 24 hours.

Television • 02 Mar 23

Jeremy Paxman reveals his retirement plans

Jeremy Paxman has said after his retirement from University Challenge he has plans to do a PhD in understanding Renaissance art, join a choir and finish his wine appreciation course.

Television • 22 Nov 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

A Prime Time special looks at the availability of highly addictive painkillers, The Great British Bake Off goes Mexican,and veteran brodcaster Jeremy Paxman considers Putting Up with Parkinson's . . .

Television • 04 Oct 22

Jeremy Paxman - Paxman: Putting Up with Parkinson's airs at 9:00pm on ITV tonight, Tuesday 4 October Photo: ITV

Jeremy Paxman doctor saw Parkinson's in TV appearance

Jeremy Paxman's doctor diagnosed him with Parkinson's disease after noticing that he was less "exuberant" on University Challenge, the veteran broadcaster has revealed.

Television • 04 Oct 22

Who might replace Paxman on University Challenge?

Jeremy Paxman has announced he is stepping down as host of University Challenge after 28 years.

Television • 16 Aug 22

Jeremy Paxman stepping down from University Challenge

Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as the host of University Challenge after 28 years, the BBC has announced.

Television • 16 Aug 22

Paxman to explore Parkinson's disease in new doc

Jeremy Paxman is working on a documentary that will examine how his recent Parkinson's disease diagnosis is impacting his life.

Jeremy Paxman • 02 Aug 22

Team ITV vs Team BBC (photo courtesy of University Challenge)

BBC and ITV go head-to-head in University Challenge

Teams from the BBC and ITV are to go head to head in a special edition of University Challenge and ITV have not put forward any of their chasers for the event.

Television • 28 Oct 21

Brian McFadden weighs in on Brexit and Trump

One-time member of Westlife, sometime singer, and mainstay of celebrity reality shows Brian McFadden has spoken out about the two hottest topics of the day - Trump and Brexit - and the world has listened - and laughed.

Brian McFadden • 27 May 19

Paxman reputedly in 3-book deal worth almost £1m

Jeremy Paxman, it is claimed, will write candidly about his 42-year career at the BBC in the second of three books to be published by William Colllins.

Entertainment • 01 Dec 14

Jeremy Paxman pictured at the Hay festival in Kells, Co Meath in July, with RTÉ's Arena presenter Seán Rocks

Paxman talks "precious and self-regarding" actors

Former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman says that too many actors are “precious and self-regarding.”

Entertainment • 03 Sep 14

Remember the beard? Paxman bows out from Newsnight

Paxman believed to be considering Channel 4

The face of Newsnight, Jeremy Paxman is expected to bow out in a low-key final appearance tonight, after 25 years presenting the BBC 2 programme.

Entertainment • 18 Jun 14

Graham Norton is believed to be among the high earners at the BBC

BBC to review pay bill for top TV and radio stars

The salaries of some of the BBC's biggest screen and radio stars is to be examined in a review comparing costs with commercial rivals.

Entertainment • 15 Apr 14

"Steptoe" Paxman set to shave off beard

It's been threatening to over-shadow the world events he's been covering over the past week so Jeremy Paxman has decided to shave off his infamous new beard.

Entertainment • 19 Aug 13

Jeremy Paxman