Best known for a distinguished career within the media and journalism, McDonald became renowned across the globe as the anchor for News at Ten along with his illustrious career with ITN. The conductor and facilitator of some of the most compelling and insightful documentaries of all time, Sir Trevor McDonald is nothing short of a television icon.
The British news broadcaster and journalist began his career in his native Trinidad before being employed by the BBC before he began an infamous and extensive association with Independent Television News where his role included coverage of sports, general reporting and international politics. Having also spent a brief period with Channel 4 News, Sir Trevor is most recognised for his role as the reporter on News at Ten which saw him become the nation’s most well-known figure on television.
Becoming the sole presenter for News at Ten in 1992, his next show, Tonight with Trevor McDonald became a favourite for viewers across the nation around the millennium. Infamously announcing his retirement in 2005 much to the dismay of the nation, the legendary figure return to ITV in 2008 much to the delight of the nation before retiring again from ITV’s News at Ten.
For someone who is so popular and cherished worldwide to gain deeper affection and adoration following their retirement is unprecedented yet this was exactly the case for Sir Trevor. Despite his retirement, the broadcaster turned his attention to bringing unique, captivating and trailblazing documentaries that delivered footage and insight that had never been seen before. McDonald’s work has included The Mafia with Trevor McDonald, Las Vegas with Trevor McDonald, Mafia Women with Trevor McDonald, Inside Scotland Yard with Trevor McDonald and the chilling Death Row with Trevor McDonald.
Abundantly talented far beyond reporting and broadcasting, Sir Trevor McDonald has authored biographies for cricketing legends Sir Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd as well as conducting a live on-stage interview with the great Desmond Tutu. Awarded a BAFTA Fellowship at the 2011 British Academy Television Awards, Sir Trevor is also the former Chancellor of London South Bank University.
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