John Suchet

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name = John Suchet


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education = University of Dundee
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URL = http://www.johnsuchet.co.uk

John Suchet (pronounced "soo-shay" IPA|/ˈsuːʃeɪ/), (born 29 March 1944), is a British news reader and television presenter.

Early life

Suchet attended Uppingham School, Rutland, and then the University of Dundee, whence he now holds an honorary doctorate.

Career

Anchor work

He is most famous for being a newsreader for "ITV News" from 1972 until 2004. During this time, he presented "News at 12.30/News at One" and "News at Ten", but became best-known for his presenting the "Early Evening News" between 1992 (when it was introduced to replace the "News At 5:40") and 1999 when the bulletin was dropped. Initially, he alternated with Carol Barnes as the regular presenter of the "Early Evening News" but by 1994 he had become the sole main host and thereafter replaced predecessors Michael Nicholson and Alastair Stewart as 'the face of the evening news'. He also anchored or contributed to countless special event programmes, including royal occasions (he was one of the main commentators on ITN's coverage of Princess Diana's funeral), the Budget and ITN's election coverage.

Recent work

He currently presents "Five News". He has also been a guest presenter for ITV's "This Morning", as well as being a guest panellist on Five's "The Wright Stuff". He also presents "Composer's Notes" on Classic FM, a show in which he examines the wealth of famous composers. In September 2008 it was announced that he will host Five's forthcoming revival of the quiz show "Going for Gold".

Personal life

Suchet is a huge fan of and writer on Beethoven and has toured with his material.

Family

John is the older brother of actor David Suchet, best known for his portrayal of "Agatha Christie's Poirot".

His father was Jewish, his mother was Anglican. His paternal grandfather was a Lithuanian Jew who shortened his name from Suchedowitz to Suchet. [

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References

External links

*imdb name|id=1555170|name=John Suchet
* [http://www.skypressoffice.co.uk/FiveNews/biographies/biography.asp?id=137 John's profile] at Sky.com
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/beethoven/jsbiog.shtml BBC Radio 3 biography] bbc.co.uk