David Holmes (journalist)
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David Holmes is a British
journalist and broadcaster. He was the BBC's Political Editor
from 1975 to 1980.
In 1956 he became a BBC home news reporter and between 1961 and 1972 was an assistant political correspondent (Deputy Political Editor from 1970) before being appointed Political Editor in 1975. In the same year he provided commentary on the first live transmission from the House of Commons on BBC Radio.
He also had periods as a newsreader and within BBC management, latterly as Chief Assistant to the Director-General of the BBC
before retiring in 1985.
His wife, Linda Alexander, was a newsreader on Newsnight
between 1982 and 1984.
United Kingdom
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journalist and broadcaster. He was the BBC's Political Editor
Political Editor
The political editor of a newspaper or broadcast media is the senior political reporter who covers politics and related matters for the newspaper or station...
from 1975 to 1980.
In 1956 he became a BBC home news reporter and between 1961 and 1972 was an assistant political correspondent (Deputy Political Editor from 1970) before being appointed Political Editor in 1975. In the same year he provided commentary on the first live transmission from the House of Commons on BBC Radio.
He also had periods as a newsreader and within BBC management, latterly as Chief Assistant to the Director-General of the BBC
Director-General of the BBC
The Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation is chief executive and editor-in-chief of the BBC.The position was formerly appointed by the Board of Governors of the BBC and is now appointed by the BBC Trust....
before retiring in 1985.
His wife, Linda Alexander, was a newsreader on Newsnight
Newsnight
Newsnight is a BBC Television current affairs programme noted for its in-depth analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians. Jeremy Paxman has been its main presenter for over two decades....
between 1982 and 1984.