Jeremy Paxman

The longest serving presenter of Newsnight is Jeremy Paxman, who has been hosting the show since 1989.   Paxman is probably best known for his abrasive and direct interviewing style, so much so that tough questioning is often described as "Paxmanesque" in the United Kingdom.

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Kirsty Wark

Kirsty has presented Newsnight since 1993, and has carried out scores of headline-making interviews with a wide range of guests - from politicians to pop icons - Margaret Thatcher to Madonnna.

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Gavin Esler

Gavin Esler joined the presenting team in January 2003.He has anchored BBC News 24 since 1997 and reported for news and documentary programs across Europe, Russia, China and North and South America.

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Emily Maitlis

Emily presents both Newsnight, the BBC's flagship current affairs show on BBC TWO, and News 24, the BBC's breaking news channel.

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