Andrew Marr announced his decision to leave the BBC on Twitter today (19th November), saying he was leaving behind “many happy memories and wonderful colleagues”.
The journalist and presenter confirmed he would be moving on to a role at Global.
“I am moving to Global to write and present political and cultural shows, and to write for newspapers,” he tweeted.
Personal announcement. After 21 years, I have decided to move on from the BBC.l leave behind many happy memories and wonderful colleagues. But from the New Year I am moving to Global to write and present political and cultural shows, and to write for newspapers
— Andrew Marr (@AndrewMarr9) November 19, 2021
“I think British politics and public life are going to go through an even more turbulent decade, and as I’ve said, I am keen to get my own voice back.
I think British politics and public life are going to go through an even more turbulent decade, and as I’ve said, I am keen to get my own voice back.
— Andrew Marr (@AndrewMarr9) November 19, 2021
“I’ve been doing the Andrew Marr Show every Sunday morning for 16 years now and that is probably more than enough time for anybody!”
I have been doing the Andrew Marr show every Sunday morning for 16 years now and that is probably more than enough time for anybody!
— Andrew Marr (@AndrewMarr9) November 19, 2021
Marr began his career as a political commentator and went on to become a newspaper editor.
He first joined the BBC back in 2000. He has been presenting BBC One’s Sunday morning political programme since 2005.
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