Sir James William Alexander Burnet, better known as Alastair Burnet, was a British journalist and broadcaster best known for his work in news and current affairs programs,
including a long career with ITN as the chief presenter of the flagship News at Ten; Sir Robin Day referred to Burnet as “the booster rocket that put ITN into orbit.” Burnet was also a well-known print journalist who served as the editor of The Economist and the Daily Express.
Burnet resigned from the ITN board of directors in February 1990, citing a disagreement over the company’s future ownership and the rejection of his own reorganization suggestions.
He left ITN after 18 months as a newscaster and assistant editor, broadcasting his farewell episode of News at Ten on August 29, 1991.
Sir Alastair Burnet Wife
Sir Alastair Burnet married his wife Maureen Sinclairm from 1958 He died in the year 2012.
Sir Alastair Burnet Net worth
Burnet has an estimated net worth of 1.5 million to $5 million. Burnet had his wealth mainly through his successful journalism career
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