Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby, Tuesday, 9pm, BBC2 (box set, BBC iplayer) THEN

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At the helm David anchored the BBC’S coverage of the 1979 general election (right) and covered the next 10 general elections. Nation’s voice He’s fronted the broadcasting of national events, including the State Opening of Parliament.

Hot seat From 1994 to 2018, David chaired the BBC’S Question Time.

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