Jeremy Paxman

Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye in The Idol.

The Idol is fascinating and appalling, a typical Sam Levinson wild ride

Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as presenter of University Challenge this year.

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Paxman leaving University Challenge

Jeremy Paxman hosts his final episode of University Challenge. Picture: BBC Two/PA Wire

BBC's tribute to Jeremy Paxman on last University Challenge appearance

How to watch Paxman: Putting Up with Parkinson’s on ITV

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan

Amol Rajan, who is to replace Jeremy Paxman as the host of University Challenge.

Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge

Jeremy Paxman is a familiar face on UK TV (Photo: Getty)

Jeremy Paxman steps down as BBC University Challenge host

Emily Maitlis said she was 'honoured' to be invited to deliver the prestigious lecture in Edinburgh

Edinburgh TV Festival: Emily Maitlis to deliver prestigious lecture

Broadcaster and presenter Jeremy Paxman has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Alex Salmond (left) said the independence referendum was a 'once in a generation' opportunity. Pictures: JPIMedia

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University Challenge
was won by the University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh students told to keep University Challenge victory secret - for a YEAR

Edinburgh University win University Challenge. Picture: BBC iPlayer

Edinburgh win University Challenge for first time in history of quiz show

Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark. Picture: Robert Perry

Kirsty Wark tipped to take over from David Dimbleby on Question Time

QUIZ: who said it - Richard Madeley or Alan Partridge?

An osprey taking a fish just after dawn at the Rothiemurcus fishery near Aviemore. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Jeremy Paxman on the thrill of watching ospreys catch fish

Comedy review: Russell Brand: Re-Birth

Mechanical engineering Alasdair Logan answered 16 questions correctly to help Strathclyde to victory. Picture: BBC

Strathclyde student Alasdair Logan wows University Challenge

Bashabi Fraser and Alan Riach edit the anthology, a mix of Scottish and South Asian poetry. Picture: Gary Doak Photography

Poets launch anthology of Scottish and South Asian Poetry

Peter Burt, who captained the winning team of 1983

Starter for ten'¦ can Dundee win University Challenge again?

The BBC gave the incorrect answer to a question regarding Billy Connolly.

BBC admits blunder over Billy Connolly's banana boots

Jeremy Paxman's aggressive interviewing style is a turn-off for Brendan Gisby

Brendan Gisby: Let's tone down TV interview aggression

Jeremy Corbyn enters the arena for his head-to-head with Paxman and a studio audience. Picture: Getty

Ayesha Hazarika: Corbyn won on points '“ May looked wobbly

Theresa May gestures during Monday's question-and-answer event, during which she discussed a Brexit deal. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Theresa May '˜not prepared' to sign bad Brexit deal

Reports suggest that the Labour Party are closing the gap between them and the Tories. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC via Getty Images

Tories deny party rift as reports suggest Labour closing gap

Eric Monkman's team was pipped at the post

UK's favourite geek Eric Monkman loses University Challenge

The TV presenter, 66, said he thinks the issue stems from a conversation during the taping last year when he questioned the Reading team about their mascot, a Jeremy Paxman doll. Picture: Getty

Paxman '˜baffled' by University Challenge boycott over '˜sexist remarks'

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David Cameron on the campaign trail in Alnwick. Picture: Johnston Press

Question asked by girl, 7, stumps David Cameron

Leaders: Nicola Sturgeon at the top of her game

Euan McColm: Ed Miliband embraced his geekiness

Jeremy Paxman chaired a Q&A session with David Cameron and Ed Miliband. Picture: Getty

TV debate: PM says UK is ‘immeasurably stronger’

Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour party leader Ed Miliband. Picture: PA

Leaders: Personality politics matters

Jeremy Paxman will entertain four diners to raise funds for the 500 Miles charity. Picture: Getty

Big Dinner: Turn the tables on Jeremy Paxman

Churchill would have found no problems with a coalition government. Picture: Getty

Comment: Churchill a man of his time – and ours too

Edinburghs troubled tram system finally went live. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Review of 2014: Edinburgh trams come to life

Jeremy Paxman has revealed he was asked to stand as a Tory candidate for the mayor of London. Picture: Getty

Jeremy Paxman ‘was asked to replace Boris Johnson’

Jeremy Paxman said that humour helped people feel 'reconnected' with politics. Picture: PA

Jeremy Paxman laments dearth of political satire

No Guts, No Heart, No Glory - a Fringe First winner. Picture: Joel Chester Fildes

Edinburgh Festivals daily: Fringe First Awards | Jeremy Paxman reviewed

Though Paxman did say he admired Scotland's determination. Picture: TSPL

Jeremy Paxman: Independence like marriage break-up

Evan Davis leaves Radio 4s Today programme, which he has co-presented for six years. Picture: BBC

Evan Davis made new anchor on BBC’s Newsnight

Jeremy Paxman is known for his abrasive interview style. Picture: Getty

Last Newsnight for Jeremy Paxman after 25 years
NEWSNIGHT’S veteran inquisitor Jeremy Paxman is bowing out of the show tonight after 25 years.

Pamela Stephenson Connolly stars in Brazouka, with Braz dos Santos and Gilson Damasco

Edinburgh Fringe: 12 of the best hot ticket shows

Craig Ferguson is stepping down after nine years of hosting The Late Late Show on CBS. Picture: Getty

Stephen McGinty: Time to say goodnight

Jeremy Paxman has announced he is to leave Newsnight. Picture: PA

Jeremy Paxman to quit BBC’s Newsnight programme

Jeremy Paxman, presenter of the BBC's Newsnight programme. Picture: PA

Fringe 2014: Jeremy Paxman to host one-man show

Former Co-operative Bank chairman Reverend Paul Flowers. Picture: PA

‘Yes, I’ve sinned’ says ex co-op boss Paul Flowers

Picture: TSPL

Jane Bradley: cut-price milk battle goes sour

Cost of war

Dan Snow's History of the Winter Olympics. Picture: Contributed

TV preview: Britain’s Great War | The Stuarts | History of the Winter Olympics

Pompous Paxman

Lennoxlove Festival: Intensity, integrity in tents

Alistair Moffat, Festival Director and Author Neil Francis look through this years programme. Picture: Neil Hanna

Lennoxlove Book Festival begins today

Picking up after others is far from the perfect solution. Picture: Julie Bull

Emma Cowing: Rubbish response leaves a bad taste

The predominant concept of the First World War is brutal trench conflict. Picture: Contributed

Stephen McGinty: First World War history in making

Jeremy Paxman: Criticised David Cameron's comments on WWI centenary. Picture: TSPL

Paxman slams David Cameron’s WWI comments

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