What's happened
Former BBC news presenter Emily Maitlis, known for her infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, will co-host Channel 4's general election coverage alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Meanwhile, Martine Croxall is taking legal action against the BBC for age and sex discrimination.
Why it matters
Emily Maitlis joining Channel 4's election coverage brings her renowned interviewing skills to a new platform, potentially shaping viewers' understanding of the election. Martine Croxall's legal action against the BBC highlights ongoing issues of age and sex discrimination within the broadcaster, raising questions about workplace equality and treatment of employees.
What the papers say
The Guardian emphasizes Channel 4's strategic move in hiring Emily Maitlis and the potential impact of political podcasts on election coverage. The Mirror focuses on Channel 4's achievement in signing Maitlis and her new role alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The Independent and BBC News cover Martine Croxall's legal action against the BBC, shedding light on the discrimination issues within the broadcaster.
How we got here
Emily Maitlis rose to fame for her Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew and now brings her expertise to Channel 4's election coverage. Martine Croxall's legal action follows her absence from BBC screens after the merger of BBC News and World News channels, raising concerns about discrimination within the broadcaster.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in Westminster, London, it is the world's oldest national broadcaster, and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees.
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Emily Maitlis is a British journalist, documentary filmmaker and newsreader for the BBC. She is the lead anchor of BBC Two's news and current affairs programme Newsnight, and also covers elections for the BBC in UK, US and Europe.