Alastair Burnet

Sir Alastair Burnet
Burnet in the 1960s
Born	James William Alexander Burnet (1928-07-12)12 July 1928 Sheffield. England
Died	20 July 2012(2012-07-20) (aged 84) Kensington, London, England
Other names	Alastair Burnet
Occupations	Television presenter newscaster journalist
Years active	1963–1991
Employer	ITN
Notable credit	ITV News at Ten
Spouse	Maureen Sinclair ​ (m. 1958)​

Sir James William Alexander Burnet (12 July 1928 – 20 July 2012), known as Alastair Burnet, was a British journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work in news and current affairs programmes, including a long career with ITN as chief presenter of the flagship News at Ten; Sir Robin Day described Burnet as "the booster rocket that put ITN into orbit".^[1]

Burnet was also a prominent print journalist who edited The Economist and the Daily Express.