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Veteran broadcaster admits question he asked Saddam Hussein now makes him ‘cringe’

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The Independent UK

Trevor McDonald reveals question he asked Saddam Hussein makes him ‘cringe’

The TV presenter interviewed the Iraqi leader in 1990.

Evening Standard

Sir Trevor McDonald says there is one question he asked Saddam Hussein in landmark interview that makes him ‘cringe’

A new show also sees Sir Trevor speak about he and his team being ‘roughed up’ and strip-searched on their way to the interview

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Labour’s deputy leader joins PM in backing The Independent’s SafeCall campaign for missing children

Lucy Powell supports ‘innovative’ new service for 72,000 young people who disappear each year, as other high-profile figures hail generosity of donors after £165,000 target hit

The Independent UK

Life lessons with radio legend Jenni Murray: the best podcasts of the week

The former Woman’s Hour host speaks candidly with older stars such as Paul Merton and Trevor McDonald. Plus, the secrets of how to win the World Cup!

The Guardian - UK

Sir Trevor McDonald backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Sir Trevor McDonald has announced his support to help reunite missing children with their families as the veteran newsreader backed The Independent's SafeCall campaign.

The Independent UK

UK ‘icons’ depicted in biscuit form to mark 100 years of chocolate digestive

Mosaic artist Ed Chapman has created biscuit portraits of famous British people using McVitie’s chocolate digestives.

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Mrs Brown’s Boys to film new series in spring despite low ratings and racism row

Viewing figures for long-running series plummeted on Christmas Day

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald calls Mrs Brown’s Boys racism controversy ‘crude, offensive, and insulting’

Production on the programme was halted after the comment was made with a Black crew member resigning

The Independent UK

Black Mrs Brown’s Boys crew member quits show after star made ‘racist joke’

A ‘racial term’ was reportedly implied during filming of the sitcom’s Christmas specials

The Independent UK

The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazers

Renowned Black figures from a cross-section of industries will feature, from Seal and Whitney Houston to Naomi Campbell, Trevor McDonald, Darcus Howe, Linford Christie and more

The Independent UK

NatWest takes £24m hit from abandoned ‘Tell Sid’-style campaign

Bank left with costs from Sir Trevor McDonald-fronted campaign after early election halted rollout

The Guardian - UK

From Kate Middleton to Tom Cruise: Who’s who in the Royal Box on Wimbledon men’s final day

The celebrity crowd at Wimbledon has featured stars such as the Beckhams, Sienna Miller and David Attenborough so far

The Independent UK

Ad campaign with Trevor McDonald was filmed for shelved NatWest shares sale

Exclusive: Saatchi ‘Tell Sid’-style marketing blitz was planned before Rishi Sunak called general election

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‘We’re the Muslim Spice Girls!’ Shazia Mirza on finding box office gold with her halal comedy supergroup

After years as the only Muslim woman on the comedy circuit, the standup is now making history with a female touring troupe. She relives the attacks she faced on the way, from ‘letterbox’ burqa taunts to Isis allegations

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story; Bodies; Britain’s Housing Crisis: What Went Wrong?; Breeders – review

Coleen Rooney is a regal presence in, hopefully, the last word on the Wag wars; four mystified cops aren’t alone in Netflix’s exhausting new crime thriller; and in the final series of Breeders, Martin Freeman becomes a zen master

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a lovely homage to the Windrush generation

Trevor McDonald, Judi Love and Alesha Dixon pay their respects to the people who energised postwar Britain. Plus, film-maker Oobah Butler’s Amazon exposé. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Intelligent, courageous and charming: a tribute to George Alagiah

He was an intellectual heavyweight, a ferocious campaigner for improving cancer screening and a gentle, pleasant presence. No wonder the nation took the newsreader into its heart

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The Independent UK

Prince of Wales to meet Windrush passengers for documentary

Sir Trevor McDonald, Mel B, Alesha Dixon and Judi Love will also meet members of the Windrush Generation to hear their stories.

Daily Mirror

King Charles hails 'very special' Windrush generation during poignant palace event

King Charles and Queen Camilla have held a reception at Buckingham Palace today to mark the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush - and welcomed those from the Windrush generation as well as their descendants

Birmingham Post

Sir Trevor McDonald to speak at black business event

Legendary broadcaster and journalist will be the keynote speaker at the Birmingham Black Business Show in June

Daily Mirror

Star touch for the Rovers Return as celebrities line up to drink at the bar

Princess Anne became the latest famous face to visit the iconic Coronation Street pub, joining a long list that includes Ed Sheeran, Tom Jones, and even the late Queen

Wales Online

Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald among stars to host Countdown for show’s 40th anniversary

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982.

Wales Online

Sir Trevor McDonald and Alexa team up to tell inspiring stories for Black History Month

“Alexa, tell me a story about black British history”

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