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For 45 years, Peter Sissons has been British
television's most experienced presenter of News. During 25 years at 1TN,
and 20 at the BBC, he has presented almost every network news programme
on terrestrial television, as well as hundreds of long shifts on the
continuous BBC News Channel. He’s also presented a host of special
programmes on major events, succeeded Sir Robin Day as presenter of the
BBC's flagship discussion programme, Question Time, and often deputised
for Sir David Frost on Breakfast with Frost.
His awards include being named by the Broadcasting
Press Guild as the "Best Front of Camera Performer" in 1984, and the
Royal Television Society's prestigious "Judges Award" for his work on
the Channel Four News - seven years in which it won an unprecedented 3
consecutive BAFTA awards. He now concentrates on corporate work, being
recognised as one of the safest pair of hands on the conference
platform.
On the 12th June 2009, Peter announced his
intention to retire from the BBC.
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In the corporate market, Peter is highly valued for his skills
as a facilitator and conference host. With his relaxed yet professional style he
is able to put interviewees at ease, and get the best out of them, even if that
leads to uncomfortable questions! Previous client have included COLT Telecom,
the Institute of Directors and the Liverpool Daily Post.
He is married with three children and lives in Kent.
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